Small trees with non-penetrating roots

With a few changes, your front yard can be inviting and charming. One way to transform your front yard and enhance its beauty is by planting trees, which not only provide shade and improve air quality, but also add curb appeal to your property.

1. Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)

The intricately patterned leaves of the Japanese maple, which come in a variety of colors and patterns, transform front yards into beautiful spaces. The plant stands out for its brilliant fall foliage, which can vary in color from red, orange, yellow or purple depending on the plant variety.

So, depending on the Japanese maple you plant, you can create a breathtaking fall display.

2. Dogwood (Cornus florida)

Are you looking for a plant that looks good all year round and doesn't have invasive roots? Dogwood is a great choice. This plant brings timeless beauty and elegance to front yards with its breathtaking blooms in spring, attractive foliage in summer, and vibrant fall color.

Its simple, ovate leaves with pronounced veins provide an attractive backdrop for the summer and fall landscape as they turn vibrant shades of red, purple or burgundy in fall.

3. Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata)

The beauty of this plant is from its leaves and flowers to its fruits. However, its main attraction is the stunning display of spring flowers.

The flowering cherry will grace your front yard with its elegant, showy flowers that usually burst in early spring. These flowers are often pink or white in color and are clustered, creating a sensational display. The delicate petals also give off a lovely fragrance.

4. Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

There are many things you can do with an Eastern Redbud in your front yard. You can incorporate it into your base planting, foundation planting, mixed garden bed, or use it as a centerpiece for your front yard.

The Eastern Redbud is no slouch in appearance. For example, it produces small, pea-like flowers in early spring, ranging from deep magenta to pale pink in color.

5. American Hornbeam (Corpinus caroliniana)

Popular ornamental trees often overshadow this elegant plant, but don't let yourself miss out on a beautiful plant that can bring elegance and charm to your front yard. Distinct, serrated and prominently veined leaves give the American hornbeam its unique appearance.

6. Crabapple (Malus spp.)

Planting crabapples in your backyard will keep your house from being boring in the spring. Its abundant and attractive flowers emerge in spring.

These flowers can be shades of pink, white or red, and vary in size and shape depending on the cultivar. While typically green, the leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange, or red in fall, providing seasonal interest.

7. Serviceberry (Amelangier spp.)

Consider this popular landscaping plant in your front yard because it has delicate flowers, delicious fruit, vibrant fall foliage, and attractive bark.

The serviceberry produces white or pale pink flowers in spring before the leaves fully emerge. A profusion of these flowers, which appear in clusters and have a subtle, sweet fragrance, create a beautiful display that attracts pollinators and beautifies your front yard.

8. Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)

Add a sweet scent reminiscent of lavender to your front yard with Vitex AKA Chast tree, an elegant little tree native to the Mediterranean region. Its most attractive feature is its magnificent, fragrant flowers, which usually appear in summer.

They are usually blue, lavender or pink, although some cultivars produce pink or white flowers.