Top 8 Native Trees to Plant in New Jersey

February 6, 2018 Tree News

If you would like to upgrade the aesthetics of your landscape and increase the value of your property this spring, consider planting native New Jersey trees. The astounding variety of tree species, with their own unique size, foliage, and colors can become an amazing focal point and a source of privacy from unwanted sounds or views.

Trees can also reduce a property’s utility costs and bring wildlife to your backyard. Our list of the Top 8 Trees to plant in your yard this year includes some of the most common types of trees for the area and a few unique specimens that also thrive in New Jersey.

Emerald Green Arborvitae

A part of the Evergreen Tree family, the Emerald Arborvitae remains green throughout all four seasons.

The pyramidal shape of this tree makes it a good choice for green screens which provide privacy and a shield from the elements.

Tulip Tree

Producing tulip shaped flowers and leaves that cone into a chalice-like design, the Tulip Tree is a beautifully fun ornamental plant for your yard. With a possible 40’ circumference when mature, the Tulip Tree is also considered an excellent shade tree. Tulip Trees grow at an extremely fast rate in comparison to most other trees, averaging about 25 inches a year!

Silver Bell

A tree that has shown to remain disease free in spite of environmental factors, the Silver Bell tree is smaller in stature than most other trees on this list but makes up for its size with beauty. Plant a Silver Bell tree in a place where you will be able to appreciate its foliage throughout the year as it bares bright yellow leaves in the fall and silvery, bell-shaped blossoms that appear in April.

Ginkgo Biloba

These trees can tolerate a variety of environments that include air pollution, high salt concentrations, heat, and confined spaces. The Ginkgo Biloba tree’s fan-shaped leaves are green and turn an amazing yellow in the fall. Known for adding visual interest to any landscape, these trees can grow up to 50 feet tall when fully mature.

Flowering Dogwood

Choose between white, pink or red flowers…or get all three for an exceptionally colorful look.

Flowering Dogwood Trees will bloom during the spring and produce yellow, red and maroon leaves in the fall.

The glossy red berries of the Dogwood will attract songbirds and other wildlife throughout the year.

The Dogwood Tree grows to a height of about 25 feet tall so utilizing its beauty as a disguise for something not-so-perfect looking on your property might be just the idea you have been looking for.

Leyland Cyprus

One of the most common types of tree used in the US to create privacy because they grow quickly, become full and are easy to maintain.

Leyland Cypress Trees adapt to their climate and environment; they are sturdy and drought resistant.

American Holly

The Holly Tree’s deep green leaves remain vibrant throughout the year which is one of the reasons this tree makes our list. Its bright red berries will give a pop of color to your landscape and can be clipped and used in Holiday Decorations. Holly Trees will grow up to 50 feet tall and can be trimmed to look like an individual tree, a hedge or even a wall.

Red Oak

Widely considered a national treasure, the Red Oak tree is New Jersey’s official state tree.

Known for its beautiful fall colors and the value it brings to surrounding wildlife, the Red Oak is a fast growing species that will provide shade with its height and large canopy spread.