{"id":17292,"date":"2020-02-27T17:09:42","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T20:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=17292"},"modified":"2024-11-20T14:35:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T17:35:12","slug":"best-native-trees-plant-raleigh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/north-carolina\/raleigh-nc\/best-native-trees-plant-raleigh\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best Native Trees to Plant in Raleigh"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Raleigh, the City of Oaks, trees are a ubiquitous part of the landscape. They\u2019re everywhere.<\/p>

Stately oaks line historic streets, cooling them from the summer sun. Come fall, robust maples burst with color in front yards.<\/p>

But if you\u2019re looking to add your own contribution to the city\u2019s treescape, a native tree is the way to go. They require less work, stop the spread of invasive non-native species and provide food and shelter to the city\u2019s wildlife.<\/p>

Many native trees are starting to become popular in the Raleigh\u2019s quickly growing residential neighborhoods thanks to their smaller, narrower stature, says Ron Banks, sales manager at Taylor\u2019s Nursery in Raleigh.<\/p>

\u201cJust think of the real estate term: location, location, location,\u201d he says. \u201cPeople are wanting something with a footprint that doesn\u2019t impede on their friendly relationship with their neighbor.\u201d<\/p>

Why Go Native?<\/h2>

First, why should a homeowner choose native trees? In short, because they’re better. Native plants do many things for your neighborhood and its wild inhabitants that exotic species don\u2019t.<\/p>

As the North Carolina Cooperative Extension service explains<\/a>, those native trees are doing much more than they appear to. Having a variety of different native trees compounds those benefits.<\/p>

They will:<\/p>