What's a beautiful deciduous tree that provides optimal shade year round with little shedding?

Question

I am attempting to fill a hole next to the fish pond in my garden and have had a lot of trouble with my trees shedding into the pond. I need to fill the hole to keep algae from blooming but want to decrease the amount of skimming I have to do on the pond...thoughts? Thank you so much.

Answer 1

I would go with Button Bush. The reason being it likes wet soil and they get these white ball shaped flowers. The leaves are thin so it won't impact the pond too much.

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Answer 2

By definition, if it is deciduous it will shed its leaves.  If you want deciduous, aim for a tree that sheds all at once rather than slowly over many months. A bigger mess but all at once, so only a few clean ups needed.

Which exact tree depends on what area and microclimate you live in.  Go to your local garden store (NOT the garden department of a big box store) and ask this question of someone who has worked there for many years.