Do you want a tree that is lollipop shaped again? I'm assuming you do want flowers. I would go with a redbud in that spot because they tend to be a little more open-looking than the pear and it's really hard to see your house right now. It looks like it's a cute house with good curb appeal, I feel like the Bradford Pear is hiding it.

The tree-lilac is another good choice. Very pretty.

Are you going to use the same tree in both places or have them complement eachother? If you go with the purple/red foliage of the flowering plum you might want to use a smaller shrub with similar foliage on the side of the house. Maybe a purple sandcherry? I think it would look more interesting to have similar color, but different forms in those 2 spots. It would still look planned (as opposed to looking like impulse purchases) but avoids the matchy-matchy look.

And I guess you don't know anyone who's lost a family member when a tree fell on their house. Just a few weeks ago, two teenage sisters died in the next county when a tree fell on their home. My mother has a friend who lost her husband that way: he was asleep in bed at the time. You're supposed to be safe in bed, right?

some religions think thousands years old tree be god -- Some people believe the earth is flat. Saudi Arabia doesn't let women have driver's licenses. The world is full of crazy people.

Decide first on the shape of canopy you want. The pear currently hides your house - is this what you want again? Or do you want something with a lower spreading canopy, a higher canopy, or something that will grow taller and narrower? Then compare that to the shape these maples are likely to attain.

There are many trees besides these three in the world... and many have good foliage, flower, and fall colour attributes too.

I like the foliage and colour of the third picture best.

But also, is this really the best location for a tree in your yard? You probably can't plant in exactly the same spot anyway, but you should make a comprehensive treescape plan here. Maybe, for example, you could plant two or three smaller trees if you didn't plunk one tree smack in the middle of the yard? Might also frame the house better, though hard to tell from this angle.

KarinL

I've never seen one that survived a stiff breeze, heavy rain, or snow (or whenever it just felt like dropping a big limb) long enough to really get massive. Yours seems to be about the limit... but only in my experience. Others' experiences may vary.

It actually looks like you might have a little new tree by the fence?

Maples aren't always appreciative of being gardened under so if you want a flower bed I would be more inclined to remove your foundation hedge and corner pyramid evergreen, and make a nice garden there - those plantings weren't genius choices to start with and are getting past their best-before date. Removing that corner evergreen especially would open up your front door area nicely.

Tree removal is always a good opportunity to rethink the whole property landscaping. If you do a plan view diagram and draw circles on it to represent the future canopies of your trees you may find it easier to think of options and placements. Consider sun direction and where you want shade.

True you don't have a lot of room but there is scope for much better use of what you have.

KarinL

Black Tupelo maybe?

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