Top 10 most popular avenue trees

Avenue trees are not only a beautiful sight but also play an important role in enhancing the streetscape, promoting biodiversity, and providing shade. Whether you’re designing a new garden, improving a street in your neighborhood, or looking for a stunning tree for your driveway, choosing the right avenue tree is essential. As a supplier of high-quality avenue trees, Peterse Boomkwekerij offers a wide range that suits different environments and preferences. Below you’ll find a Top 10 most popular avenue trees. However, there is no definitive ranking: each tree has its own charm, and the best choice depends on your location and personal preferences.

London Plane (Platanus × hispanica)

The London plane is one of the most popular avenue trees in the Netherlands, often seen in city parks and along major streets. This tree is known for its impressive size and distinctive peeling bark, revealing a white-grey surface underneath. The plane tree thrives in urban environments, thanks to its resistance to air pollution and adaptability to various soil types. Its broad canopy makes it an excellent choice for creating shade in warmer areas.

Linden (Tilia × europaea)

Linden trees are ideal for lining streets, with their large, heart-shaped leaves providing generous shade. They are also famous for their fragrant summer flowers, which attract bees and fill the air with a sweet scent. Linden trees are resilient, coping well with wind and poor weather conditions. Their naturally symmetrical crowns add a beautiful structure to the streetscape.

Oak (Quercus robur)

The English oak is a classic avenue tree in the Netherlands. This robust tree features a strong trunk and a broad canopy that offers plenty of shade. Oaks are known for their longevity, often living for hundreds of years. Besides offering shelter to many bird and insect species, an oak tree also brings enduring character to any garden or street.

Norway Maple (Acer platanoides)

The Norway maple is a popular choice for avenue planting due to its rapid growth and striking yellow foliage in autumn. It is low-maintenance, adapts easily to various soil conditions, and quickly forms a dense crown—ideal for providing urban shade. Its strong, upright trunk adds to its visual appeal in both parks and along streets.

European Beech (Fagus sylvatica)

The European beech is a stunning tree with dense foliage that turns golden-yellow in autumn. Beech trees are perfect for avenues because of their symmetrical growth and high resistance to strong winds and pollution. With their smooth, elegant trunks and low susceptibility to disease, beeches require little maintenance, making them a practical and attractive option for roadside planting.

Small-Leaved Lime (Tilia cordata)

The small-leaved lime is a compact, graceful tree with a dense crown and glossy, heart-shaped leaves. It withstands both cold and drought, making it highly suitable for urban and rural settings. Its fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators, and its moderate size makes it an excellent choice for narrower streets or gardens.

Spherical Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides ‘Nana’)

The spherical catalpa stands out with its compact, rounded crown and large, heart-shaped leaves. It’s perfect for narrow avenues, driveways, and small gardens where space is limited. This slow-growing tree needs minimal maintenance and naturally retains its beautiful shape without much pruning. Its exotic look and generous shade make it a popular tree in urban landscapes.

Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)

The black locust is a fast-growing tree that thrives even in poor, dry soils. It has an open, airy crown and produces fragrant white flowers that attract bees and butterflies in spring and summer. This robust tree is ideal for avenue planting in both rural and urban areas and is particularly suited for climates with periods of drought.

Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)

The wild cherry is a graceful tree known for its beautiful spring blossoms and small edible cherries in summer. The stunning bloom makes it a real eye-catcher along streets and in gardens. Besides offering visual appeal, cherry trees attract birds that feed on the fruit. They grow relatively quickly and tolerate various soil types well.

Norway Spruce (Picea abies)

The Norway spruce is an excellent choice for larger avenues and parks. This evergreen tree has a dense, pyramidal crown that stays green year-round, providing visual structure even in winter. Hardy and wind-resistant, the spruce is ideal for colder climates and also serves as a shelter for many bird species.

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Why choose avenue trees from Peterse Boomkwekerij?

Peterse Boomkwekerij offers a wide selection of high-quality avenue trees, carefully cultivated to thrive in different environments. Whether you’re looking for a robust oak, an elegant cherry tree, or a fast-growing maple, we have the right tree for your project. We are happy to provide you with personal advice to help you choose the perfect tree. Contact us today for more information or explore our full range online.