{"id":2788,"date":"2015-12-18T08:34:25","date_gmt":"2015-12-18T13:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/?p=2788"},"modified":"2024-06-12T18:00:54","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T18:00:54","slug":"four-more-favorites-northern-virginia-shade-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/four-more-favorites-northern-virginia-shade-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"Four More Favorites: Northern Virginia Shade Trees"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_2813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2813\" style=\"width: 440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-Spade-DSC_0353.jpg\" alt=\"large shade tree on tree spade truck\" width=\"440\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-Spade-DSC_0353.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-Spade-DSC_0353-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-Spade-DSC_0353-1024x898.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-Spade-DSC_0353-768x674.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: courtesy Ruppert Nurseries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Because Three Wasn\u2019t Enough<\/h2>\n<p>This is part two of a conversation with certified horticulturalist Ronda Roemmelt talking about her favorite big trees. Her part one list of favorites includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/three-favorite-northern-virginia-shade-trees\/\">classic shade trees native to Northern Virginia<\/a>, plus an import or two.<\/p>\n<p>Roemmelt, a graduate of Penn State, has worked for 20 years as a horticulturist and arborist. She is a frequent contributor to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ruppertnurseries.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ruppert Nurseries blog<\/a>, where she is also the regional sales manager.<\/p>\n<h3>The right tree for the right place<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most common tree problems that Ronda encounters is psychological rather horticultural. She has to talk a potential customer out of purchasing a tree they want. She says that people fall in love with the idea of having a particular type of tree even though their yard is not a suitable habitat for that species.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>I get calls all the time from people who will say things like, \u2018I love weeping willows. That tree reminds me of my childhood. My grandparents had a weeping willow on their farm, and I want one in my yard.\u2019 And then you look at their yard and have to tell them they can\u2019t have a weeping willow: You have no room for this tree that is going to get bigger than your house. You have no proximity to water\u2014and this plant loves water and is going to immediately seek water in other places. It will break up your sidewalk and, clog your sewer pipes. Ronda Roemmelt, Certified Horticulturalist<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>With that caveat in mind, here are four more of Ronda\u2019s favorites followed by a few tips about tree care:<\/p>\n<h3>1 American Elm<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2818\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2818\" style=\"width: 380px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2818 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/09a-american-elm-by-Henry-Hartley-.jpg\" alt=\"american elm tree Longwood Gardens \" width=\"380\" height=\"388\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/09a-american-elm-by-Henry-Hartley-.jpg 1055w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/09a-american-elm-by-Henry-Hartley--294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/09a-american-elm-by-Henry-Hartley--1002x1024.jpg 1002w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/09a-american-elm-by-Henry-Hartley--768x785.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 380px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 380\/388;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2818\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creative Commons photo by Henry Harley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The American Elm, a native species, was once ubiquitous in our urban landscape. Standing 80 to 100 feet tall, they graced parks and lined boulevards in many cities and towns. Most were destroyed by Dutch Elm disease during the last half of the 20th century. Since then, hybrid varieties such as New Harmony, Jefferson, Princeton, Freedom, and Patriot have been bred to resist Dutch Elm disease.<\/p>\n<p>Ronda\u2019s favorite hybrid is the Jefferson. These are the broad canopied elms that you see on National Mall and on many college campuses. These trees need a tremendous amount of space. A mature Jefferson variety of American Elm will stand 70 feet tall with a 45-50 foot spread.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both\"><\/div>\n<h3>2 Trident Maple<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2824\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2824\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2824 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10b-trident-maple-leaves-by-David-Bockman-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"trident maple leaves\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10b-trident-maple-leaves-by-David-Bockman-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10b-trident-maple-leaves-by-David-Bockman-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10b-trident-maple-leaves-by-David-Bockman.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trident Maple leaves. Creative Commons photo by David Bockman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This shade tree is ideal for small yards. The Trident tops out at 30 feet with a spread of 20-25 feet. For this reason, it works very well in the front yard of a townhouse or on a suburban lot where homes are close together. Like the Chinese Elm, the Trident produces dense interior branching\u2014which in turn throws down a very dense shade. Its tiny leaves are perfectly shaped miniature maple leaves and it displays a rugged-looking exfoliating bark. It produces fall color in two stages, turning a yellow then deep red. Note: All maples have shallow root systems that seek surface water. The roots extend about as far as the drip line of the tree canopy. So, even a Trident Maple needs to be set 20 feet or so from a driveway or sidewalk to prevent the roots from breaking up the pavement.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both\"><\/div>\n<h3>3 Sycamore<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2826\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2826\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2826 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/11b-sycamore-leaf-by-Ry-Cheme-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"sycamore leaf and bark\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/11b-sycamore-leaf-by-Ry-Cheme-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/11b-sycamore-leaf-by-Ry-Cheme-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/11b-sycamore-leaf-by-Ry-Cheme-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/11b-sycamore-leaf-by-Ry-Cheme-1536x1096.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/11b-sycamore-leaf-by-Ry-Cheme.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/214;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sycamore leaf and bark by Ry Cheme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Sycamore is a native tree that Ruppert Nurseries plants and sells all the time. It is an enormous tree that needs a lot of space. The lush green leaves are very large (up to six inches long) and provide dense shade. Sycamores show their fall color early. The leaves turn yellow and drop in August. So a homeowner will have to start leaf clean up early. The sculpture-smooth bark and branch structure are beautiful to look at even in winter.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both\"><\/div>\n<h3>4 Weeping Willow<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can have a weeping willow!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2829\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2829\" style=\"width: 950px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2829 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-weeping-willow-sunset-by-ART-G.jpg\" alt=\"weeping willow near pond\" width=\"950\" height=\"576\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-weeping-willow-sunset-by-ART-G.jpg 959w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-weeping-willow-sunset-by-ART-G-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/12-weeping-willow-sunset-by-ART-G-768x465.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 950px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 950\/576;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creative Commons photo by Art G<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This classic, old-fashioned shade tree likes to be near standing water and can be used to resolve minor drainage issues in a landscape. Where there is a low, wet area on your property, the Weeping Willow will make a happy addition to your landscape. However, they need a LOT of room because they grow fast\u2014at least ten feet per year\u2014and will take over an entire section of your yard.\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"12476\" class=\"elementor elementor-12476\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6f2406 cta e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c6f2406\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f339df e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f339df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f7b478 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f7b478\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5143fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5143fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Unlock the full potential of your lawn and gardens!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4dfc09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4dfc09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>What\u2019s the difference between a conventional landscape company and one whose staff understands design, horticulture, and landscape systems? To find out, click the button below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c78f696 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c78f696\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/resource\/choosing-the-right-kind-of-landscape-maintenance-firm\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">DOWNLOAD THE E-BOOK &gt;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<h3>Planting for root health<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>50% of the problems that a tree experiences happen underground and not above. Ronda Roemmelt<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If a tree appears stressed, we tend to look up for signs of disease or a pest infestation. Most of the time, the problem is below the ground. Soil preparation at planting time sets a tree on course for long healthy life. Unfortunately, soil preparation can be skimpy or non-existent in a new construction situation. In a perfect world, we would specify aeration and soil amendments down to 18 inches in order to allow tree roots to spread and branch out fully.<\/p>\n<h3>Pruning for strength<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2832\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2832\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2832 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/weeping-willow-pond-by-ROBERTO-VERZO.jpg\" alt=\"weeping willow autumn color\" width=\"460\" height=\"367\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/weeping-willow-pond-by-ROBERTO-VERZO.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/weeping-willow-pond-by-ROBERTO-VERZO-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/weeping-willow-pond-by-ROBERTO-VERZO-1024x817.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/weeping-willow-pond-by-ROBERTO-VERZO-768x612.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 460px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 460\/367;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2832\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Weeping Willow in autumn by Roberto Verzo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the trees are growing at the nursery, much time and care is devoted to shaping structure and selectively pruning internal limbs so that the remaining branches can develop strength. By the time that nursery-grown tree arrives on your site, it\u00a0won\u2019t need additional pruning. As a tree matures in your landscape however, you will prune occasionally for aesthetics or safety as branches naturally die or break off.<\/p>\n<p>Our thanks to Ronda Roemmelt for so generously contributing to the Surrounds blog\u2014and to Ruppert Nurseries for supplying us with beautiful stock for our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">landscape design projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps you\u2019ve been wondering how to bring out the fullest expression in your landscape and gardens. Our eBook: <a href=\"https:\/\/info.surroundslandscaping.com\/choosing-the-right-kind-of-landscape-maintenance-firm\">Choosing the Right Kind of Landscape Maintenance Firm<\/a>, is full of valuable information to help you understand the fundamental differences between landscape maintenance companies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because Three Wasn\u2019t Enough This is part two of a conversation with certified horticulturalist Ronda Roemmelt talking about her favorite big trees. Her part one list of favorites includes classic shade trees native to Northern Virginia, plus an import or two. Roemmelt, a graduate of Penn State, has worked for 20 years as a horticulturist [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2813,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_eb_attr":"","content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[262,54,263,264],"class_list":["post-2788","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-garden-design","tag-elm","tag-shade-trees","tag-tree-care","tag-weeping-willow"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Four More Favorite Northern Virginia Shade Trees<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Choosing a big, classic shade tree for your yard: Before you fall in love with the idea of a certain type of tree, make sure your yard offers a suitable 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