They’re habitats for our avian neighbors.
They’re just plain pretty.
In fact, there are some treesyou just shouldn’t plant.
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These are the trees that will invade.
They have roots that will tear up your lawn.
They’re short-lived and high-maintenance, and they’re terrible choices for your yard.
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Because there are so many easy-care trees out there, why choose one that will potentially ruin your yard?
Keep an eye out for these trees, and avoid them at all costs.
Learn more about callery pear.
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Every time this happens, every single seed germinates.
Learn more about Koelreuteria.
Cottonwood produces a bounty of fluffy, cotton-like seeds that will stick to everything.
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It also has a weak wood structure.
Learn more about cottonwood.
Learn more about gingko.
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The seedpods persist all winter, even after the tree has dropped its leaves.
Few trees look as ugly or more forlorn."
Learn more about mimosa.
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According toThe Grumpy Gardener, “Its roots are infamous for clogging water lines and breaking sidewalks.
Its weak branches fall in storms.
Learn more about maple.
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But hear us out: Many magnolias grow far too big for the average yard.
Learn more about magnolia.
Their surface roots can also create issues across the lawn.
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Learn more about sweet gum.
Sycamore
(Platanus occidentalis)
Why not?Sycamores are notorious for making messes.
They grow to enormous heights very quickly and also have aggressive roots.
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Learn more about sycamore.
White Mulberry
(Morus alba)
Why not?Talk about aggressive roots.
No one wants that in their yard.
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Learn more about mulberry.
Don’t park cars beneath it, because aphids feeding on the leaves drip sticky honeydew.
Learn more about poplar.
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The roots ofthe willoware aggressive and strong.
They’ve been known to ruin underground water lines and crack poured pavement.
You’ve been warned.
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Learn more about willow.
Missouri Botanical Garden.Populous deltoides.
Oregon State University.Gingko biloba.
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NC State Extension.Albizia julibrissin.
NC State Extension.Magnolia grandiflora.
NC State Extension.Liquidambar styraciflua.
UF IFAS Extension.Platanus occidentalis: Sycamore.
NC State Extension.Morus alba.
NC State Extension.Lirodendron tulipifera.
NC State Extension.Salix babylonica.
