Some of them grow to immense size but they only produce a light shade. This tree will shed most of its leaves before it blooms. It produces a canopy much like a umbrella that is covered with brilliant orange or red flowers. It makes an excellent shade tree. Unfortunately, the flowers produce a gigantic seed pod that may be a problem when it comes to mowing the grass.
Trees are very important in the landscape for shade, flowers and fruit.
Each tree has its advantages as well as disadvantages in the landscape. This is the time to plant trees because most of them are semi-dormant. It is important to remember there has been very little rain and the soil is extremely dry. Dig the hole and fill it with water two or three times before planting. Once the tree is planted, it should be watered every day for a minimum of two weeks and then twice a week until it begins to put out new growth in the spring.