1. American Hornbeam

Use the American Hornbeam for patios, massing, or to bring shade to your property. This sturdy and resilient tree offers crisp green foliage in summer and a spectacular orange and red display in fall. Its smooth gray bark and branches offer great contrast and depth.

This tree does well in dry, wet, or windy sites, and prefers a slightly acid or neutral pH soil. It can stand almost all types of soil and sun/shady areas. With proper care, it can reach 20–30 feet in height at maturity.

2. Eastern Redbud

The Eastern Redbud is a true spectacle of color, contrast, and texture. Ideal for patios and shade, it bursts with bright magenta flowers in spring. The green summer foliage transitions to yellow in fall, ensuring a symphony of color all year long — even the bark looks great in winter.

It likes relatively moist, well-drained soils and does well in alkaline soils. It tolerates wind and grows in both sunny and shady areas. Tree service experts can prune and trim it into a picturesque landscape element.

3. Loebner Magnolia

If you want to add both looks and scent to your property, the Loebner Magnolia is your way to go. This magnolia offers fragrant white flowers in spring, lush green shade in summer and fall, and an attractive silvery gray bark that makes it a beautiful landscape element even in winter.

The Loebner Magnolia likes moist, well-drained soils and thrives in slightly acidic conditions. It grows in both partially sunny and shady areas and is ideal for patios and massing on your property.