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Shade Trees
We specialize in planting large and EXTRA large trees! We only select the most quality trees for your property. When you purchase with us we include the tree, delivery, planting, and a one year warranty.
If there is a tree you are interested in but do not see it on this list, let us know. We provide a large selection of trees, these are only our most popular. We offer hundreds of other trees!
If you have any questions or would like to place an order, please call 513-835-1935 or email info@bigtrees4u.com
Balled and burlapped deciduous trees are measured by their caliper inch. The caliper of a tree is measured by the thickness of the trunk, so a 6" caliper tree means that the trunk is 6 inches across. The height ranges depending on the tree.
| 5" caliper = approximately 20' - 22' tall |
| 6" caliper = approximately 22' - 24' tall |
| 7" caliper = approximately 24' - 26' tall |
| 8" caliper = approximately 26' - 28' tall |
| 9" caliper = approximately 28' - 30' tall |
| 10"+ caliper = approximately 30'+ tall |
American Hornbeam
Description |
Sizes Available |
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| Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, | 2.0" | |
| Ornamental, Specimen | 2.5" | |
| Height: 20-35 feet | 3.0" | |
| Width: 20-35 feet | 3.5" | |
| Bloom Time: February-March | 4.0” | |
| Bloom Description: White/green | 4.5" | |
| Flower: Insignificant | 5.0" | |
| Sun: Full sun-part shade-full shade | ||
| Water: Medium | ||
| Maintenance: Low | ||
| Growth Rate: Slow |
Notable Features: Yellow, red, and orange Fall colors, round/globular shape, tolerates most soils
European Hornbeam
Description |
Sizes Available |
|
| Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, | 2.0" | |
| Ornamental, Specimen | 2.5" | |
| Height:30-40 feet | 3.0" | |
| Width: 15-25 feet | 3.5" | |
| Bloom Time: May-April | 4.0” | |
| Bloom Description: Yellow/green | 4.5" | |
| Flower: Showy | 5.0" | |
| Sun: Full sun to part shade | 5.5" | |
| Water: Medium | 6.0" | |
| Maintenance: Low | 6.5" | |
| Growth Rate: Fast |
Notable Features: Yellow/Orange Fall color, pyramidal to round shape, prefers moist soils, tolerates dry sites
Sterling Silver Linden
Description |
Sizes Available |
|
| Landscape Uses: Ornamental, | 2.0" | |
| Height: 50 - 70 feet | 2.5" | |
| Width: 30 - 40 feet | 3.0" | |
| Bloom Time: June-July | 3.5" | |
| Bloom Description: Pale Yellow | 4.0” | |
| Flower: Showy/fragrant | 4.5" | |
| Sun: Full sun to part shade | 5.0" | |
| Water: Low to medium | 5.5" | |
| Maintenance: Low | 6.0" | |
| Growth Rate: Medium | 6.5" |
Notable Features: Pale yellow flowers in Summer, Pal green/yellow Fall color, pyramidal shape, adapts to most soils, attracts bees and butterflies
Skyline Honey Locust
Description |
Sizes Available |
|
| Landscape Uses: Shade, Specimen | 2.0" | |
| Parkway/street | 2.5" | |
| Height: 35-45 feet | 3.0" | |
| Width: 25-35 feet | 3.5" | |
| Bloom Time: May-June | 4.0” | |
| Bloom Description: White/green | 4.5" | |
| Flower: Showy | 5.0" | |
| Sun: Full sun | 5.5" | |
| Water: Medium | 6.0" | |
| Maintenance: Medium | ||
| Growth Rate: Fast |
Notable Features: Yellow fall color, oval/round shape, thornless and seedless Honey Locust, tolerant to heat
London Planetree
Description |
Sizes Available |
|
| Landscape Uses: Shade, Specimen | 2.0" | |
| Height: 75-100 feet | 2.5" | |
| Width: 60-75 feet | 3.0" | |
| Bloom Time: March-April | 3.5" | |
| Bloom Description: Yellow/red | 4.0” | |
| Flower: Insignificant | 6.0" | |
| Sun: Full sun | ||
| Water: Medium to wet | ||
| Maintenance: Low to medium | ||
| Growth Rate: Fast |
Notable features: Yellow/brown Fall color, broad/pyramidal shape, young trees are susceptible to frost crack, tolerates air pollution, drops twigs, leaves, bark, and fruiting balls frequently
Ginkgo Biloba
Description |
Sizes Available |
|
| Landscape Uses: Shade, Specimen | 2.0" | |
| Parkway/street | 2.5" | |
| Height: 40-50 feet | 3.0" | |
| Width: 25-35 feet | 3.5" | |
| Bloom Time: April | 4.0” | |
| Bloom Description: Green | 4.5" | |
| Flower: Insignificant | 5.0" | |
| Sun: Full sun | ||
| Water: Medium | ||
| Maintenance: Low | ||
| Growth Rate: Medium |
Notable Features: Bright yellow Fall color, pyramidal shape, tolerates wide range of soils, tolerant to heat and air pollution.
Green Vase Zelkova
Description |
Sizes Available |
|
| Landscape Uses: Shade, Specimen | 2.0" | |
| Parkway/street | 2.5" | |
| Height: 60-70 feet | 3.0" | |
| Width: 40-50 feet | 3.5" | |
| Bloom Time: March-April | 4.0” | |
| Bloom Description: Green | 5.0" | |
| Flower: Insignificant | 6.0" | |
| Sun: Full sun | ||
| Water: Medium | ||
| Maintenance: Low | ||
| Growth Rate: Medium to fast |
Notable Features: Yellow/yellow-orange/red-brown Fall colors, upward branching vase shaped, prefers moist and acidic soils, highly resistant to Dutch Elm disease
Tulip Poplar Tree
Description |
Sizes Available |
|
| Landscape Uses: Shade, Specimen | 2.0" | |
| Height: 60-80 feet | 2.5" | |
| Width: 40-50 feet | 3.0" | |
| Bloom Time: May-June | 3.5" | |
| Bloom Description: Yellow with | 4.0” | |
| orange band at petal bases | 5.0" | |
| Flower: Showy | 5.5" | |
| Sun: Full sun | 6.0" | |
| Water: Medium | ||
| Maintenance: Low | ||
| Growth Rate: Fast |
Notable Features: Vibrant yellow Fall color, oval shape, prefers moist soil, drought tolerant
Sweetgum
Description |
Sizes Available |
|
| Landscape Uses: Shade, Specimen, | 2.0" | |
| Parkway/street | 2.5" | |
| Height: 40-50 feet | 3.0" | |
| Width: 25-35 feet | 3.5" | |
| Bloom Time: April | 4.0” | |
| Bloom Description: Green | 4.5" | |
| Flower: Insignificant | 5.0" | |
| Sun: Full sun | ||
| Water: Medium | ||
| Maintenance: Low | ||
| Growth Rate: Medium |
Notable Features: Yellow/red/purple Fall colors, oval shape, prefers acidic, moist, wet soil, iron Chlorosis is an issue in high PH soil, tolerant to Black Walnut toxicity
Golden Weeping Willow
Description |
Sizes Available |
|
| Landscape Uses: Shade, Specimen, | 2.5" | |
| Parkway/street | 3.0" | |
| Height: 60-70 feet | 3.5" | |
| Width: 40-50 feet | 4.0" | |
| Bloom Time: March-April | 4.5" | |
| Bloom Description: Green | 5.0" | |
| Flower: Insignificant | 5.5" | |
| Sun: Full sun | 6.0" | |
| Water: Medium | ||
| Maintenance: Low | ||
| Growth Rate: Medium to fast |
Notable Features: Greenish-yellow Fall color, rounded crown with branches that sweep down to the ground, thrives in moist soils - preferably near water, avoid dry soils
American Beech
Description |
Sizes Available |
|
| Landscape Uses: Shade, Specimen |
2.0" |
|
| Height: 50-80 feet | 2.5" | |
| Width: 40-70 feet | 3.0" | |
| Bloom Time: April to May | 3.5" | |
| Bloom Description: Yellowish-green | 4.0" | |
| Flower: Insignificant | ||
| Sun: Full sun to part shade | ||
| Water: Medium | ||
| Maintenance: Low | ||
| Growth Rate: Medium |
Notable Features: golden-bronze color, rounded/oval shape, prefers moist, well drained soils, intolerant to wet, poorly drained soils