what tree's best raise the value of property?
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Any tree that puts out a lot of shade, looks pretty good, and doesn't crack apart the foundation with spreading roots tends to increase property value.
Trees that produce edible portions, such as seeds, nuts, or frut tend to increase the value a little more, but they can draw vandalism if planted in an easily accessible area.
Trees that don't make so much of a mess from droppings tend to be a better bet than others, generally speaking.
Italian Cypress serves as a good shade break for the south side of the house. They tend to have a rather stately appearance, and can also be used as a wind break, or privacy screen. Various eucalyptus trees have similar properties, to a lesser extent.
Jacarandas, and crepe myrtle trees have beautiful flowers that increase value in their season, and create an enormous mess that generally requires a cleaning crew to handle.
Pecans grow pretty well, and have lots of nuts. Flowering plum is also a good shade tree that produces interesting fruit. Mulberries are also a decent bet, but can cause birds to leave terrible messes that are harder to clean up.
Pine trees are not generally reccomended, because they are more of a mountain tree, they produce an awful messy sap when you prune them, and they shed all the time. Willows, and Ash trees tend to have rather invasive root systems, but can be attractive if planted far enough away from the home itself.
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trees (no apostrophe). Actually, I think I read somewhere that red trees, like red maples, increase property value. : )
trees (no apostrophe). Actually, I think I read somewhere that red trees, like red maples, increase property value. : )
Pecan trees, because they provide good shade and produce pecans.
Mature live oak trees, because of their graceful spreading nature . . . and they provide good shade.
Blue spruce, hardwoods and colorful maple trees, crimson maple, red maple etc. also Japanes maples.
Japanese Maples and Weeping Cherries are good.
Anything that looks good and is easy to care for. Flowers are a bonus but do they cause too much mess, Fruit is great but do the birds get it first? These are some questions to ask yourself.
Forest Pansy Redbud is a beautiful tree so is Katsura
All depends where you live. I don't think you can beat a maple in the north east. Not sure about other places but do love the looks of those live oaks in the south.
I read in a house & garden mag a few months ago that some people will pay tens of thousands of dollars for mature box woods. These are ppl who build new homes and don't want to wait for years & years for their own box woods to grow, so they buy mature ones from someone else's property and transplant them. Box wood is not really a tree but a hedge or shrub; however, if people will spend top dollar to take them out of someone else's yard, they obviously would increase the value of a property. They take many years to mature though if you buy them from a nursery.
I think if you have the room for it an oak tree or a maple tree would be best. A nice big shade tree is a great thing. If the space is limited, I would plant a flowering ornamental type of tree. Something like a weeping cherry, A redbud, Dogwood, or a flowering crab. Japanese maples are nice just remember that they like shady protected areas. Best of all, if there is enough room, how about a big tree and a small one. That way you can have year round interest. That's what I did!