Need some shade, stat?
Consider one of these easy-to-grow trees.
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Trees can provide shade for decades or even centuries in your garden.
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It features beautiful, golden yellow fall foliage, but the blooms are how it gets its name.
It can tolerate a wetter location, so it’s perfect for places that get a lot of rainfall.
They’re most famous for their gorgeous crimson leaves that’ll help brighten up your fall.
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This is also a set-it-and-forget-it kind of tree that thrives in drought and poor soil conditions.
“They’re a perfect choice for both new and experienced gardeners,” D’Amico says.
And bonus: They attract pollinators, particularly hummingbirds.
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The Royal Empress is also known for its gorgeous blooms.
It can handle drought, making it a great choice for more arid regions.
Note that even though it’s labeled as a peach tree, it doesn’t produce edible fruit.
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They’re also pretty hardy, thriving even in urban or coastal environments.
(Most nurseries only stock male trees to avoid the mess.)
Try this grand tree, which features fragrant white blooms in the summer.
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