The Beautiful And Easy Tree That Is Trending For Front Yards In 2025

As spring approaches each year, your thoughts may turn to overhauling your front yard to make it more visually-pleasing and cut down on the amount of maintenance required. This might have you searching for trees which are both beautiful, easy to grow, and don't require you to spend all your weekend hours tending to them. Want to know which tree type is currently on trend and will continue to make more of an appearance in front yards in 2025? The answer is conifers. These graceful trees, which are typically evergreens, come in a huge variety of species and cultivars. Their most attractive features include that they have interesting growth shapes, can provide practical benefits, and require only minimal care.

The reason conifers are one of the most popular choices for homeowners is that you can do so much with them — or just plant them and leave them to their own devices. Besides regular watering during the first few years, conifers don't require much care and typically don't face pest problems. You can use different varieties as windbreaks to shelter your home from adverse weather conditions or plant a row beside your driveway as a more formal hedge. They can also provide privacy screens for windows that face busy roads. Plus, many cultivars have the most delightful conical or pyramidal shapes that can add a bit of formality to your front garden. To add even more interest, you can find conifers in a range of different colors including many shades of green as well as gold and even blue. As a bonus, these trees will keep robins visiting your yard year-round.

Choosing the right conifer species for your front yard means that you'll have to consider the ultimate size of the tree. For example, while you may not have the room to grow a majestic Colorado fir (Abies concolor) which reaches a height of 70 feet, a dwarf cultivar known as the "compact white fir" might be a better choice, as it only grows to a height of 6 feet. Similarly, while you may love the dark green needles of an Austrian black pine (Pinus nigra), this tree can reach a height of 60 feet.  Thankfully, there are more compact cultivars available. In fact, there are many dwarf pine trees that won't take over your yard.

When looking at all the different conifers at your local nursery, take a closer look at the plant label, which will usually tell you the maximum height. Plus, cultivar names that include "dwarf", "nana", or "compacta" usually indicate the tree is going to be on the smaller side. Of course, you also want to make sure that the cultivars you're interested in will grow happily in your hardiness zone. Also ensure the species you choose is not considered invasive in your area. You'll generally find that local garden centers will only stock those that will thrive in your zone. Apart from conifers such as firs and pines, don't forget to consider junipers, spruces, and arborvitae. You'll also find that conifers are some of the most fragrant trees that'll make your yard smell better than ever. Once you've chosen your conifer, ensure you plant it in well-drained soil.