Tree lined driveways

[don6170]

Originally Posted by don6170

As noted already, Crepe Myrtles can be very messy when the flowers drop off.

I reminded myself of how messy they can be yesterday, when I tracked in some flowers after walking to the mailbox.

[latunafish]

Originally Posted by don6170

I reminded myself of how messy they can be yesterday, when I tracked in some flowers after walking to the mailbox.

I have a neighbor that hates crapes for the same reason as mentioned and I do understand it. However and especially on long gravel drives, the appearance of their residue is not really prominent. Also, to me, it is just another “change of seasons” experience, that I really enjoy in nature.

[Arktikos]

Possibly some species of Podocarpus that thrives in your climate zone. They are evergreen. Perhaps you could intersperse with some flowering trees or plants.