Question: What Are Some of the Most Popular Types of Trees?
Although the main purpose of this FAQ series is to answer questions about pruning trees, I will begin and end with a few other, basic issues regarding trees. For instance, many homeowners are looking for advice on tree selection. There are many types of trees, although the two major categories with which I deal are deciduous and evergreen trees....
Answer:
One could discuss the various types of trees using many different criteria. But in my full article that treats some of the most common types of trees used in landscaping, my criterion is seasonal use. That is, I offer a list of the best types of trees for temperate regions. But the entries in the list do not appear in a ranked order. Instead, the order is based on the seasonal interest they provide, beginning with spring and ending with winter.
Some of the most highly sought after types of trees are the fall foliage standouts, headed by the maples. You can see examples of these magnificent specimens in my gallery of fall foliage pictures.
In the next FAQ, I discuss how to plant new trees....
