The Chinese Hackberry Tree or Celtis

A wonderful choice for a tree lawn or any other small space that needs a shade tree is the Hackberry.  My Hackberry tree in my backyard lawn is structurally very beautiful and a relatively fast grower.

The Hackberry doesn't have large invasive root systems that will dig into your water/sewer lines or push up a sidewalk, or even come up through your lawn.  It is a moderately sized deciduous tree that is very functional and nicely shaped.