Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: I need fast growing Shade Tree advice, 1 by AnnieBBB

AnnieBBB wrote:
Oh no! Rock Fever! I obsess over them too! About 20 yrs ago my DH bought the rock foundation of an old barn that was being torn down. At the time I didn't appreciate it at all, what an understatement! We used a lot of it at our old house building raised flower beds. I have enough left to build some here, plus some smaller corner pieces. I love rocks! I'm going to take some pictures of the yard tomorrow to show you what I have to work with - a LOT of work is needed! - bare bones, except for a poorly thought out circle in the middle of the yard but for sentimental reasons I have to work around it. The landscape guy is coming next week to plant some trees, I hope to have a better idea of what to do by then. Pic's tomorrow! For now, here is the poorly thought out circle about two years ago. ( Hope the cancel of the other pic worked, should have resized it first)