What kind of trees are best to plant to create a 'tree canapy' over a long driveway...?

Question

...like you often see in the movies approaching an estate or institution. (eg. 'Forrest Gump', Rain Man etc)

Answer 1

there are a lot of trees you can use ,in the south try pecan.the best i think is the american elm. they were used in the north as street trees .when mature they were like a tunnel.i say were because the dutch elm deises wiped them out in the 50's and 60's.a cheastnut is also a good tree to use. for best results use a native tree !! good luck..

Answer 2

Chinese elm has an interesting bark and an grow to 30 feet in about 8-10 years. It has small leaves that can blow away, saving leaf raking.

You might also try something like a flowering crabapple like Prairie Fire, slower growing but the spring bloom, interesting bark and persistent small fruit make it a good yard tree.

Oaks are a real standard for the tree lined road to an estate, but are VERY slow growing.

Answer 3

any species of tree will do if it has a large spread to the crown, the basic problem is that those trees usually take a long time to grow. if you want one sooner try using weeping willow and intersperse it with lombardy poplar everyother plant. keep in mind that you`ll want to keep both of them away from what ever is under the drive like your sewer pipes, as both will seek out the sewer connections and make your life miserable, and the willow is a really messy tree requireing lots of clean up all year long. other species that are fast growing are the calif. silver maple( box alder) which is a cross between the maple and willow, readily trained/ trimmed to shape and do not get as messy and grow almost as fast. like 6 to 7 years to almost full growth.

Answer 4

I would plant maples. They are easy care and long lasting. Depending on which maple you plant, they can also be fast growing. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

I like Australian pines.