- Silver maple: Although these are large and fast growing trees, they often snap during severe weather due to weak bark. They also have shallow roots that are inclined to damage pipes, driveways and sidewalks.
- Ash: These trees are durable yet they are very prone to the Emerald Ash Borer which is a small beetle that has been destroying them at a quick rate.
- Willow: These striking trees are gorgeous but they have root systems that can do a lot of damage to irrigation pipes and sewer lines. Also, they have a short life span of approximately only 30 years.
- Bradford pear: These are beautiful in the springtime with their plentiful blossoms but those flowers smell less than pleasant and the bark frequently cracks when the tree is full grown.
- Black walnut: Even though this popular tree produces plenty of shade, it also creates a large amount of pollen and annoying fruit. The worst part about this species are the toxins they create which harm trees, flower beds and gardens that are nearby.
Trees to plant
- Crab apple
- Korean fir
- Serviceberry
- Black gum
- Accolade elm
- Northern red oak
- Kentucky coffee tree
- Silver linden
- Concolor fir
- Hackberry
- Bitternut hickory
- Seven-son flower
- Pagoda dogwood