Here comes the sun..no you don’t,

[ellie]

Vitex grows quickly, too. Be sure to choose one with reliably rich blue blooms, like Shoal Creek.

[southernnaturelover]

Does your yard tend to be wet or dry? I'd look around and see what grows in the woods in your area, that can be a really good indicator.

If you have sandy soil I think Turkey oak would make a fine small shade tree, and they turn bright red in the fall. For wetter areas something like Hornbeam or Sweetbay magnolia are good choices.

Loquat could work too, I know they grow fine around here.

[NORTY FLATZ]

OP

What's your soil pH?