Large Trees - large shade trees grow taller than 45 feet at maturity.

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Honeylocust ‘Thornless’
Scientific Name: Gleditsia triacanthos inermis    
Mature Height: 30-70 feet.
Mature Width: 30-70 feet.
Growth Rate: Fast.
Planting and care tips: 
    • Prune this tree every 2 to 3 years when the tree is young.
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Red Maple
Scientific Name: Acer rubrum
Mature Height: 40-60 feet
Mature Width: 40 feet
Growth Rate: Medium to fast.
Planting and care tips: 
  • This tree has no particular soil texture preference.
  • The roots of this tree usually do not raise sidewalks.    
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Tupelo
Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica
Mature Height: 30-50 feet
Mature Width: 20-30 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to medium.
Planting and care tips: 
    • Unlike most trees, this tree can survive well in prolonged flood conditions. 
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Zelkova
Scientific Name: Zelkova serrata
Mature Height: 50-80 feet
Mature Width: 50-75 feet
Growth Rate: Medium.
Planting and care tips: 
    • Purchase this tree with branches spaced along the trunk, so they can develop a secure hold onto the trunk.
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Little Leaf Linden
Scientific Name: Tilia cordata
Mature Height: 50-60 feet
Mature Width: 40 feet
Growth Rate: Fast.
Planting and care tips: 
  • This tree is sensitive to road salt.    
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Tuliptree
Scientific Name: Liriodendron tulipifera
Mature Height: 70-90 feet
Mature Width: 40 feet
Growth Rate: Fast.
Planting and care tips: 
    • Transplant this tree from a field nursery in spring, as that is the best time to do so.
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White Oak
Scientific Name: Quercus alba
Mature Height: 50-80 feet
Mature Width: 50-80 feet
Growth Rate: Medium.
Planting and care tips: 
    • Transplant this tree in spring, as that is the best time to do so.
    • If container-grown, this tree can be planted anytime.