Live oak acorns don’t produce many new trees in a mature landscape but they do help insure the survival of the species and provide an important supply of food for area wildlife.

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Naturally found in the dry Piedmont region, scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) is another shade tree you may grow if you've the space to accommodate its 45-foot-wide and similarly tall frame.

Question: I recently had an oak tree removed from my yard and want to replace it with a nice tolerant shade tree. My yard measures 65x35. What are the best noninvasive shade trees to plant in my area?

Red oak has a dense, rounded canopy that offers excellent shade in large backyards. This type of oak tree attracts birds and mammals to the yard, and is highly resistant to pests and diseases.

The northern red oak is a medium-sized, deciduous shade tree with a growth rate of two feet per year. The tree reaches a mature height of 60 to 75 feet and has a 45-foot spread.

Fall is the ideal time to plant hardy trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines. If you've been thinking about adding a shade tree to your landscape, do it now.

Considered among the best shade trees for the backyard, the sugar maple can also serve as an ornamental tree. It’s no wonder this is an American favorite for the yard. 4.

An oak tree 14 inches in trunk diameter is not a big tree. I doubt its fallen leaves have affected soil pH, but certainly its shade and other issues with the soil could be a concern.

Numerous oak species are native to or common in Pennsylvania, where they populate forests, grow as back-yard shade trees, and serve as arguably the best host plant for bird-feeding caterpillars.