Deciduous Trees
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Trees that change with the seasons — cool shade all summer, then a finale of red, gold, and amber before they drop their leaves and reveal their bare-branch architecture.
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Red Dragon Japanese Maple Tree
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Red Dragon'
- Zones
- 5-8 outdoors
Crimson Queen Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’
- Zones
- 5-8 outdoors
Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Inaba-shidare'
- Zones
- 5-9 outdoors
About Deciduous Trees
A deciduous tree is the backbone of a yard. These are the trees that leaf out in spring, throw deep, cooling shade all summer, and then put on a show of red, orange, and gold before dropping their leaves for winter. Maples, oaks, dogwoods, redbuds, birches, lindens — each marks the seasons in its own way, and once established they ask for very little in return.
They earn their place by doing real work. A well-placed shade tree can cool the side of a house through the hottest months, then let warm winter sun through once the canopy is bare. Smaller specimen and ornamental trees bring spring flowers, interesting bark, and fall color to a tight spot. Plant one and you're shaping the view, the light, and the comfort of your property for decades.
Choosing the right tree
Start with the job you want it to do. For fast summer shade and a strong fall display, reach for maples and lindens. For four-season interest in a smaller footprint, dogwoods, redbuds, and birches deliver flowers, form, and standout bark. Match the mature size to your space, give the roots room away from foundations and lines, and you'll plant once and enjoy it for a lifetime. This collection spans shade, flowering, and specimen trees in a range of sizes and forms.
Easy to get growing. Most deciduous trees want full sun and well-drained soil. Plant in spring or fall, water deeply and regularly through the first season or two while roots establish, and mulch the root zone to hold moisture. After that, most are remarkably self-sufficient.
Shipped to arrive healthy. Every tree is grown in our nursery network, inspected, and hand-packed in protective, season-aware packaging — and we honor the state-by-state agricultural rules that govern where trees can ship.
Common questions
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What does deciduous mean, and why does it matter?
Deciduous trees drop their leaves each fall and grow new ones in spring. That cycle gives you cooling shade in summer, a burst of fall color, and bare branches that let winter sun through and show off the tree's structure — a different look in every season.
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When is the best time to plant a deciduous tree?
Spring and fall are ideal, when the weather is mild and roots can establish before summer heat or winter cold. Avoid planting in the peak of summer if you can. Whenever you plant, water deeply and consistently through the first couple of seasons.
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How far from my house should I plant a shade tree?
Give large shade trees plenty of room — match the planting distance to the tree's mature canopy and height, and keep big-rooted species well clear of foundations, walkways, and underground lines. Smaller flowering and specimen trees can sit closer to the house.
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How long until a tree gives real shade or fall color?
Fall color often shows the very first autumn after planting. Meaningful shade comes as the canopy fills in over a few seasons — faster-growing species like maples and lindens get there sooner than slower, longer-lived trees like oaks.
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Can these trees ship to my state?
Trees carry agricultural shipping rules that vary from state to state. Those rules are built into fulfillment, so trees are only sent where they're allowed to go.