Which Trees Will Suit Your Needs & Your Space
Regardless of whether or not you live in Maine or Delaware, Maryland or New Hampshire, Massachusetts or New Jersey, or any place in-between, the first question you should ask before buying, planting, or growing a tree in your region is: What kind of tree do I want?
Usually, the answer is pretty tricky. Some of you may be looking for specific trees and shrubs to accent your landscape or garden, while others may look for fruit trees to provide the occasional snack. Of course, others may want large shade trees to keep them cool during the warmer months.
So which type of tree suits you? Click the image below to learn more about trees that meet your needs.
The Most Popular Trees for the Northeast
We collected information from the Northeast, up and down the East Coast, and put together a list of top three most popular trees bought, planted, and grown from Bangor to Baltimore, Philadelphia to Providence, New York to Nantucket, and just about every place in-between.
Cherry Tree often refers to two different types of plants, one group with edible fruits and then another ornamental group – like the ones lining much of Washington, D.C. However, outside of our national’s capital, it’s the edible varieties that are most commonly grown, with the Bing Cherry Tree being the most common among them.
It stands to reason that in the Northeastern United States, the birthplace of suburbia, various Arborvitae are among the most popular trees and shrubs bought and grown. Whether they’re perfectly accenting a suburban lawn or garden or providing privacy from neighbors, they truly are a common sight to see across most Northeastern neighborhoods.
While Apple Trees are pretty common in most of the Northeast, it is interesting that among the most popular varieties bought and grown in these parts is actually the Honeycrisp Apple, which has its roots in the Midwest. Developed at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and 80s, these apples have quickly become popular around the world, and are steadily among the most popular apple trees grown throughout the Northeast.
Growing Trees Indoors
When most of us think about trees, we probably first think about backyards, front lawns, maybe parks or forests, but what you probably don’t think about is indoor trees. There are actually a ton of trees that make for wonderful houseplants. Especially in the Northeast, indoors might actually be the only way for you to grow these types of trees.
Looking for a Different Region?
Perhaps our tree guide for the Northeast isn't exactly what you're looking for. No worries, we've collected similar information for those of you who live more in the Midwest region of the U.S. or in the Southeast.
If you're looking for information on gardening specific to your state or even town, try exploring our USDA Planting Zone page to see exactly which zone you're in.
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