Good Trees to Grow in the Annex

Some of the Benefits of Growing Native Trees

  • They require less maintenance because native tree trees do not need extra water, and are typically drought resistant. Native trees do not need any pesticide spraying because they are already acclimated to the local insect population.
  • They limit the chances of non-native species invading the landscape.
  • They support local flora and fauna essential for ecosystem diversity.

Questions to consider when selecting a native tree for your yard

  • Do you want a small or large tree? Consider the tree’s maximum height before planting.
  • During autumn, where will the leaves fall?
  • Do you want a tree that will cast a lot of shade? Consider planting trees with large crown sizes, such as oak.
  • Will your tree grow into overhead obstructions such as wires and buildings? Consider the mature size of the tree before planting.
  • Will blowing leaves be a problem for your neighbors? Consider planting an evergreen like a white pine.
  • Will raking and bagging the leaves be a problem? Consider a tree such as the honey locust whose small leaves will be carried away by the wind.
  • Consider the issues of allergies if choosing a nut tree.
  • Does your tree provide a windbreak or sun block to minimize your house’s energy needs?
  • Is your tree too close to a building?

Trees suitable for Planting in the Annex

Tree Name Moisture Requirement Soil Requirement Suitable Light Conditions Maximum Height
Silver maple moist-wet sand, loam, clay full sun to partial shade 35 metres
Red maple moist-wet sand, loam partial shade to full sun 25 metres
Sugar maple moist-wet loam, clay partial shade to full shade 35 metres
Northern hackberry dry-wet loam, clay full sun to partial shade 15 metres
Balsam poplar moist-wet sand, silt full 25 metres
Basswood dry-wet sand, loam partial shade to full shade 30 metres
Trembling aspen moist sand, loam, clay full sun 25 metres
American elm well-drained loam, clay full sun to partial shade 24 metres
Alternate-leaf dogwood well-drained silt or clay full sun to partial shade 10 metres
American beech moist loam partial shade to full shade 25 metres
Blue beech moist loam, sandy-loam full shade to partial sun 8 metres
Ironwood dry-moist clay, sand, loam full shade to full sun 10 metres
Pin oak well-drained clay, loam, sandy full sun 23 metres
Red oak dry-moist sand to loamy-clay full sun to partial shade 25 metres
White oak dry-moist sand, sandy-loam full sun to partial shade 35 metres
Bur oak dry-wet loam, clay full sun to partial shade 15 metres
Black oak dry-moist sand full sun to partial shade 20 metres
American chestnut well-drained sand, loam full sun to partial shade 23 metres
Bitternut hickory moist sand, loam full sun to partial shade 25 metres
Butternut dry-moist loam full sun 25 metres
Black cherry dry-moist sand, loam full sun to partial shade 22 metres
Red mulberry well-drained loam full sun 20 metres
Chokecherry moist, well-drained sandy loam, clay full sun 12 metes
Pin cherry dry sand, loam full sun 12 metres
Serviceberry dry-moist loam, sandy loam full sun to partial shade 10 metres
Sycamore moist-wet sand, loam clay full sun to partial shade 30 metres
Tamarack moist peat, wet sandy loam full sun 25 metres
Eastern white cedar dry-wet sand, loam, clay full sun to partial shade 35 metres
White birch dry-moist-wet sand, loam, gravel loam full sun 25 metres
Yellow birch moist loam, sandy loam full sun to partial shade 25 metres