When considering shade trees for landscape use, such staple native species as maples, oaks, elms and hornbeams come to mind.

Basswood trees are exceptionally hardy ... This is characterized by yellow or wilting leaves. You will want to prune off any branches that are affected by the disease. Read the original article ...

In maturity, the basswood develops a pyramidal shape and can grow to 80 feet high and 50 feet wide. The heart-shaped leaves of this tree form a dense canopy, making it a good choice for shade in ...

Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Franklin County profile a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. When considering shade trees for landscape use ...