What trees make beautiful landscaping centerpieces?

Question

We don't plant trees for us, we plant them for the next generations. So whether it's a mature english oak, a pink dogwood, a Japanese maple, or crepe myrtle....what would make a beautiful centerpiece for a large piece of land?

Zone: ? I live in Arkansas.

Answer 1

We have an acre of land in NC and planted two dogwoods (centered) in our front yard. A chief (red) and a princess (white). Down our property line we planted cherry blossoms (pink) and mountain laurels (purple). Along with the bulbs that come up each spring, we have a very colorful landscape.

Answer 2

Live Oaks grow slowly the farther north you go. If I were in southern Arkansas that is what I would plant. They never loose all their leaves and have a lovely "wider-than-tall" shape.
Farther north in Arkansas, I would plant White Oak. It is hard to find, and any you do find for sale may be fairly small. But they are so majestic. Most turn burgundy in the fall, and the leaves have that classic oak leaf shape.
Failing that, look for a Shumard Oak. They grow medium - fast, and are readily available. They too have good fall color. Avoid Willow Oak and Pin Oak, unless you plan to let the branches skirt the ground like a Christmas tree.

Answer 3

I'm not familiar enough with trees that grow in your part of the country to make a specific recommendation. What seems to work well for most people I work with is a tree that is unique in it's form, and produces a showy flower at some point in the season. Attracting wildlife is often a consideration.

If you ask a real estate agent, they will tell you a mature, producing fruit tree will add value to your property. A wildlife lover will tell you a tree that produces a fruit, nut or seed that is sought by birds and animals is what they want. An artist will tell you they want something that will compliment the overall view the tree will help produce. The average every day Joe wants something that requires little or no maintenance, and generally takes care of itself.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I live in the south and if it is a large piece of land I would plant Oak trees they are large and beautiful.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I would pick a Southern tree which i don't know a great deal about as I live in the north. I would go with a large long lived hardy Southern tree.

Answer 8

You can't beat the beauty and grace of a big ol' live oak. They are living works of art and architecture all at one time. Pick a live oak and in about 100 years it will be magnificent.