Large Trees 50' and up. Large trees should not be planted under or close to utility lines. Native maple with red leaves in the fall. It tolerates wet sites and is more salt-tolerant than Sugar Maples. There are many new cultivars.
Upright cultivars are available for narrow spaces.
Catalpa White flowers bloom in June and seedpods develop in the fall. This tree has an interesting winter form and should be planted in lawn areas because it needs room to grow. There are many leaf shapes and the color ranges from green to purple. Standard beeches are best planted in lawn areas or behind sidewalks because it needs some room to grow. We have seen upright varieties as successful street trees in the Western Prom area.