Deciduous trees and shrubs tend to shed off their leaves at maturity. These trees naturally lose their leaves and petals seasonally. Some deciduous trees may include; red maple, paper birch and silver maple among many others.

Ornamental trees, shrubs, and other plants exist in a garden or landscape setting purely for aesthetic purposes. Typically, this involves including certain flowers or plants in your garden or lawn specifically for how they look when they bloom. Similarly, a tree can also be ornamental if it does not serve a functional purpose. Landscapers place aesthetically pleasing trees and other plants in a landscape setting solely for your enjoyment. However, many ornamental plants require special maintenance such as regular pruning, so it is usually best to hire a professional to plant and maintain these for you.