Attractive landscaping is an essential element in any successful rental property. A green, tidy yard with the visual appeal can help you attract and keep quality tenants but may raise your property values just the same. One of the best things you can include in your rental property’s landscape design is a beautiful tree. However, not all trees are an excellent choice for rental homes. Preferably, you would plant a tree that gives both beauty and shade while still being relatively easy to maintain. Before you choose a tree for your Marlin rental property, it’s an excellent plan first to consider which varieties make the best options.
A fool-proof way to choose the best trees for your rental property is to study what your low-maintenance options are. No tenant will want to waste hours or days raking leaves, cleaning up seedpods, or dealing with a bumper crop of fruit. Avoid fruit trees at all costs. They not only make a gigantic mess, but they can be a magnet for insects, rodents, and other pests. In its place, consider low-mess trees like the evergreen arborvitae or spruce.
Arborvitae is a tall, elegant-looking tree that is very low-maintenance. It flourishes well in many climates and can be pruned and shaped into hedges or privacy screens. Spruce, then again, is a sharp-needled evergreen that works very well in cooler climates. Spruce trees are slow-growing and require only minimal care, making them a very prevalent choice for easy-care landscaping.
If leafy trees are more your penchant, the top two least-messy varieties are the flowering dogwood and the maple tree. There are various kinds of dogwood trees, but the flowering varieties are the most popular since they produce large flowers in the spring and dark red leaves in the fall. Dogwoods tend to grow quickly, giving off both attractiveness and shade for your rental house in a few short years. The maple tree, in contrast, is the autumn beauty that offers plenty of shade in warmer months. Maple trees do drop their leaves in the fall, as does the dogwood tree, but maple trees have no flowers or berries. Maple trees likewise come in a range of sizes and varieties.
Past these four low-maintenance trees, you may want to consider the top picks of professional landscapers for your rental property’s yard. For most landscapers, it’s hard to make a mistake with an oak tree. They are remarkable, shady wonders that work in many different climates. However, remember that oak trees tend to grow slowly, so the shade may take a few years to develop.
If you prefer a smaller, flowering tree, consider adding a desert willow or a Japanese lilac to the yard. They work well in smaller spaces, are easy to care for, and have flowers on them much longer than other trees. These features make them a beautiful addition to a low-maintenance landscape.
A few other options to consider include:
- Leyland Cypress
- Sycamore
- Palo Verde
- European Beech
- Japanese Stewartia
In the end, the best trees for your rental property will be ones that you choose based on your climate, preferences, and existing landscaping. There are many great options, all of which will add beauty and value to your property for years to come.
Now that your landscaping is taken care of, who’s going to maintain it? Real Property Management Apex offers a full list of Marlin property management services, and that includes regular maintenance, inside and out. Contact us online or call us at 254-732-1599 for more information.
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