Best Deciduous Shade Trees
Koelreuteria paniculata
Koelreuteria paniculata, commonly known as the Golden Rain tree, this is a stunning, small tree. It features clusters of bright yellow flowers on long stems through summer. The ground beneath the tree resembles a golden carpet as the blossoms fall. The foliage comprises feathery leaves which emerge pink-bronze in spring then age to bright green in summer before turning yellow in autumn and falling as it grows to about 10 m tall and 5 m wide. Koelreuteria paniculata makes for a wonderful shade tree, and is commonly used in avenue or street plantings, grown as a specimen, or maintained in a courtyard garden.
From $186.80
Acer pseudoplatanus Worley (Acer Worley)
Acer pseudoplatanus Worley is a variety of the commonly known, Sycamore Maple, and is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that features intensely coloured foliage. The leaves emerge yellow-green in spring, age to golden yellow, mature to a fresh green colour, then turn brilliant shades of yellow in autumn before falling. It grows with an upright and spreading growth habit to eventually reach 12 m tall and 8 m wide. Acer Worley makes for a magnificent specimen tree for larger properties, parks and the like, and provides great shade during summer.
From $356.37
