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Read on to discover a list of trees that require less water and can withstand the hardest conditions
Living in an area with minimum rainfall and harsh environmental conditions should not discourage you from planting trees in your yard. Read more below about 5 trees that you can plant and increase the beauty of your yard.
Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)
- Bur Oak tree is native to the Great Lakes region and is one of the best known drought-resistant trees. It has a long life, with some trees living up to 300 years. It has a deep root system, strong branches, and a dense shade. It is widely known for its durability against extreme weather conditions and can survive an insect outbreak.
It produces chestnut-like acorns in the spring season after blooming. These chestnuts attract wildlife such as squirrels, rabbits, and squirrels. Due to its dense leaf cover, it is a favorite among many species of birds for nesting. Its flowers also attract bees and butterflies.
- On the USDA Hardiness Zone, it ranks 3-8. It requires sandy, well-drained soil and is a deciduous tree. When fully matured it can grow up to 80 feet in height and 70 – 80 feet wide. By hiring a professional tree pruning service, you can beautify this tree’s overall appearance.
Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
- The Eastern Red Cedar tree is a conifer that is native to the east coast of the USA. It is a dense evergreen tree that is known to survive dry and harsh weather conditions. It grows into a pyramid-like structure with deep green and blue needles. They are sometimes grown together to function as a windbreaker.
This tree can survive nutrient-poor salty soil, and due to its excellent root network, can live without water for weeks. The male tree produces yellow pollen cones, while the female trees produce seed cones that are similar to frosty blueberries. If you are allergic to pollen, then you should avoid this tree in your yard.
- The Eastern Red Cedar has a USDA Hardiness Zone of 2-9 and requires sandy, well-drained soil. When fully matured it can grow up to 40 feet tall and about 20 feet wide.
Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo biloba)
- The Maidenhair Tree is one of the oldest surviving tree species on the planet. It has been in existence since prehistoric times. It has fan-shaped leaves that turn golden during the autumn season. One of the main reasons for the Maidenhair Tree being able to survive almost 200 million years is its ability to get through harsh weather conditions.
This tree remains unaffected by air pollution, especially the kind that is found in cities. On the USDA Hardiness Zone, it ranks 3-9. It requires well-drained sandy soil for achieving its full growth. When fully matured, it can reach a height up to 80 feet tall and about 40 feet wide.
Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata)
The Golden Rain Tree is named after its summer season blooming flowers. The flowers are shaped like stars which attract bees and butterflies for their pollen. During the summer season, when these flowers fall they resemble a golden shower, hence the name Golden Rain Tree.
This tree is well suited to grow in urban environments, particularly with high amounts of air pollution. It can survive dust, smoke, exhaust gases, pests, disease, heat, and heavy gusts of wind. USDA Hardiness Zone ranks it as 5-9, and it requires a sandy neutral to slightly alkaline well-drained soil to grow. This tree can achieve a height of 40 feet and a width of 35 feet when it has fully matured.
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
- The Eastern Redbud is a tree native to North America. It has a spectacular view in the spring season when it appears pink and lavender. This tree blooms in early spring and has yellowish golden foliage in autumn.
This tree attracts a variety of wildlife such as hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and several species of birds, such as the rose-breasted grosbeak. On the USDA Hardiness Zone, it ranks as 4-9. It requires light, moist soil but can survive in clay as well. When fully matured it can grow up to 30 feet tall and 25 feet wide.