Tree species is only one of them.
Nov 29, Texas gardeners can choose from a long list of reliable performers. Trees that produce the best yellows include Cedar Elm, American Elm, Cottonwood, and Green Ash. Our state tree, Pecan, can produce dynamic yellows in the best of years. Ginkgo trees are prized for their butter yellow leaves that seem to drop in unison. Chinese tallow: dependable fall colors of reds, oranges and yellows mixed in with green. Small tree. However, in southern half of the state, particularly in areas with high rainfall, this tree is highly invasive in wetlands and should not be planted.
Sweetgum: produces bright burgundy, reds, yellows and oranges each fall. This is a leading source of color in East Texas forests and landscapes, but it does not do Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins. Oct 28, Ginkgo biloba. Hailed as “undoubtedly one of the most distinct and beautiful of all deciduous trees” the ginkgo certainly stands out.
Unique, fan-shaped leaves turn a stunning yellow color in the fall.
It can tolerate many urban conditions including heat, air pollution, salt and confined stumpfell.clubted Reading Time: 5 mins.