Sadly, this is providing us many opportunities to replace trees. A small tree may fit the spot better than another shade ... zones 5a and warmer. This is still a worthwhile small ornamental ...

The tulip tree, liriodendron tulipifera, does double-duty as a shade tree and as an ornamental ... species does well in zones 4 to 8, while the southern does well in 5 to 9.

Pink orchid tree, Bauhinia purpurea, is no shy bloomer. Well-adapted to Houston's climate, this deciduous tree dresses in highly ornamental, 5- to 6-inch ... sun-to-dappled shade in a well ...