All across the world, there are special places where legacies were made. Some of these places can be hundreds of miles away, and some of them are in our front yards. There are thousands of trees we see on a daily basis when we are driving around town. Each one was planted for a reason and each one may have a special memory tied to its legacy. You too can create a legacy with our top five "Legacy Type" trees and the reasons to start your legacy today.
If you're looking for long-lasting shade throughout the entire year, the Ficus Nitida is the perfect tree for you. The Ficus stretches out in all directions, growing as wide as it does tall. Lush, dense foliage provides dense canopies of shade from strong softwood branches. The best part about the Ficus is that it is an evergreen, which means it will keep its leaves all year long giving you minimal maintenance.
A classic looking "Legacy Type" tree, the Shamel Ash, also known as the ‘Evergreen Ash’, is a great solution for just about any landscape that needs a large, fast-growing shade tree. Capable of reaching great heights, the classic, larger-leaved, green foliage is attractive and compliments just about any landscape. It creates a great canopy of shade and is a great climbing tree or even one to hang a swing off of!
The Sissoo tree is one of the fastest growing trees on this list and is extremely well adapted to the warmer months in our climates. Native to the hotter areas of India, the Sissoo tree looks like a classic Midwestern shade tree and it is very durable while requiring very little water. The Sissoo has quickly become a favorite for homeowners because of their extremely fast growth rate and huge amounts of shade.
Widely used throughout the Southern U.S. for more than 100 years, the Chinese Elm is a beautiful tree and one that has become a very popular choice for our customers due to its dark green foliage on its umbrella shaped canopy. A great canopy of shade can come form rather quickly with these trees. The Chinese Elm thrives in hot and sunny environments and in very mild winters, they can retain their leaves.
Native to the Grand Canyon State, the Arizona Ash is a fantastic tree for those seeking color throughout the year. In the fall, this deciduous tree’s foliage turns into a vibrant eye-catching golden color that looks just lovely. Then in the spring, the lush green foliage grows back creating a canopy of shade covers a large amount of territory. It is well suited to handle all extreme temperature changes and its flowers form in small clusters in the spring.
Yes! Any type of fruit or citrus tree is a great way to leave behind a legacy. You'll be able to leave behind food for generations. Fruit and Citrus do grow well in our climate. Some of the best and easiest to grow are orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, apple, fig, peach, nectarine, pomegranate, and avocado (only available in California). All of the citrus trees we sell have been adapted to our climate. There are a lot of benefits to growing your own homegrown food. The fruit and citrus taste better, no pesticides, scented citrus blossoms, shade, and you don’t have to leave your house for fruit or citrus.
Top Reasons To Leave Your Legacy With A Tree
Throughout history, trees have always been a source of lifelong memories. A place where you and a loved one carved your names, a climbing tree where your fort used to be, a shade tree you played under, or even something else. Planting a "Legacy Type" tree in your yard is a way to create these lifelong memories.
There is just something about a home with an attractive shade tree in the front of it. We always see it in the movies. A beautiful house has a beautiful tree. Your yard can have that too. Adding a great big shade tree is an easy way to add more beauty to your landscape. Couple that with a shade tree that has flowers, and now you'll be turning heads in the neighborhood.
A well maintained and thought out landscape with trees can increase the value of a house by more than 7%. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, the first impression of your home can make or break a deal, and it is quite often a home’s landscaping is overlooked, underdone, and unmaintained. Having large shade trees can give off a fantastic estate feel to your property. Plus, it can help block unwanted views from the street or from your neighbors.
We touched on this above, and we'll mention it again, planting a fruit or citrus tree is a great way to have food for generations. Many people can enjoy just walking outside the door and plucking a fresh fruit or citrus for those special secret family recipes!
Start your legacy today by visiting any of our nurseries. There are many reasons to leave your legacy behind and many trees, and even shrubs, to pick from. Map a nursery near you right here.