There are many great reasons to plant trees in your yard. But one common reason is that many types of trees add value to your property. We’re talking about curb appeal. The more beautiful and ornate the tree, the more your property value is likely to go up. Especially in today’s housing market boom, the more you can get when you put your house and property up for sale, the better suited you are for your next purchase. It’s a good idea to get ahead of this, and one way to do that is by planting trees in your yard now. If you’re not sure which types of trees you should be looking at, here are seven trees that will add value to your property.

1. Crepe Myrtle

Crepe myrtle trees are both a popular choice and one that will add value to your property because they look beautiful all year long. During the summer, they are filled with brightly colored flowers in purple, magenta, white, or pink. Then in the fall, the foliage turns purple, orange, red, or gold. The beauty isn’t lost during the winter, either, as the bark, which peels in a puzzle pattern, becomes the focal point. It shows off smooth, pale tones of tan, cinnamon, and brown. Then during spring, the blossoms start to grow again, and the cycle continues.

Another plus is that crepe myrtle trees are easy to plant and maintain. They are on the smaller side, only growing to about 20 feet tall.

2. Pagoda Dogwood

Just as the name alludes to, pagoda dogwood trees grow tiered horizontally, giving them their “pagoda” shape. As you can imagine, the shape alone is beautiful, but that’s not all—flowers and berries also grow on the trees, enhancing their beauty. During the summer, white flowers bloom and blue-black pea-sized fruit grow. The fruit is bitter but does attract local wildlife, such as birds and squirrels, which enhances the value for many people.

Pagoda dogwood trees can grow up to about 25 feet tall but can reach widths even larger, about 30 feet wide.

3. Japanese Maple

By planting Japanese maple trees in your yard, you are adding elegance and uniqueness. This is because these trees have a noticeable, unusual shape and colorful leaves. During the spring, the leaves are reddish-purple in color. Then in the fall, they turn a wide variety of colors.

Additionally, as there are many different types of Japanese maple trees, the size of your yard doesn’t matter, as you will be sure to find the one that fits perfectly. The sizes of the varieties vary from large shrubs to small trees.

4. Cherry

Fruit trees are highly valuable, and planting cherry trees will add value to your property, especially as they will grow fruit that can be eaten directly off the branches. But in addition to that, they also give your property a splash of color. During the spring, pink flowers bloom. They may only be in full bloom for a few weeks per year, but they will give your property beauty year-round.

Cherry trees vary in height from 8 feet tall to 80 feet tall, depending on the variety you choose. They are easy to maintain, making them a good starter tree.

5. Magnolias

To add even more beauty to your yard, magnolia trees are the way to go. They have flowers that bloom in colors of yellow, red, pink, white, and purple. Just like Japanese maple trees, there are many different types, meaning that you can find one that fits well in your yard. They can grow anywhere from just 8 feet to 70 feet tall.

If you are specifically looking to add value to your property, you should choose an evergreen variety of magnolia trees, as the deciduous varieties will lose their leaves during the colder months, while the evergreen varieties will remain green throughout the year.

6. Sugar Maple

Looking for a tree that has beautiful and vibrant fall foliage? Look no further than the sugar maple. Plus, during the summer, its bright green leaves are sure to catch the eye. They are tall trees that can reach heights of about 70 feet.

A couple of other perks of planting sugar maple trees are that they grow well in full shade and even keep their bright color in the shade. You can also extract sap from the trees for maple syrup.

7. Eucalyptus

As the scent and the desire for eucalyptus has become more popular over the past few years, having one planted in on your property could add value to it for this reason. But be sure you have room, as they can reach heights of 300 feet. The most common variety is called the blue gum, and it’s a good choice for your property, as its foliage is a beautiful blue-green in color. If your yard is on the smaller side, there are shrub versions of eucalyptus as well, which only reach heights of around 30 feet.

As you can see, many trees will add value to your property. Now you need to choose which one you want. If your property has the space, we recommend planting more than one of these types of trees—the more the merrier. If you’re unsure which one (or ones) would work best with your property and you’re in the Portland, Oregon, area, Mr. Tree is happy to help. Contact us today. We can come to check out your property and make a recommendation as to which tree (or trees) will add the most value to your property.

Additionally, by choosing a professional arborist like us to handle the planting and the care of your trees, you are also adding value to your property, as the healthier and better maintained your trees and property are, the more likely your home is to increase in value. Even more reasons to choose a professional.