Selecting the right trees is a cornerstone of successful Ankeny landscaping. Trees provide shade, structure, and seasonal interest, but must be carefully chosen for soil conditions, mature size, and maintenance requirements. At Lark Landscape, we recommend these top three trees for Iowa landscapes:
· Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa): Renowned for its drought tolerance and longevity, the bur oak features a broad canopy that provides ample shade. Its thick acorns and deeply lobed leaves offer habitat and food for wildlife.
· Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis): A popular choice for early spring color, redbuds burst into pink to lavender blossoms before leaf-out. Their graceful branching and heart-shaped leaves add ornamental value throughout the growing season.
· Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum): Valued for its brilliant fall foliage—shades of yellow, orange, and red—the sugar maple also thrives in well-drained soils. Its sturdy form and dense canopy make it ideal for shade or street-tree applications.
Our professional planting services ensure proper hole preparation, root flare positioning, and staking to promote healthy establishment. We advise on placement to avoid conflicts with structures or utilities and recommend companion underplantings to create multi-layered planting beds. For a detailed tree-selection guide and planting package options, visit the Ankeny landscaping page, and download our complimentary “Tree Care in Iowa” e-book.
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