Hi, I am looking to place a shade tree in my front yard, I am in zone 6 and the front of the house gets full sun. I was considering a Norway Royal Red Maple because I like the red color of the leaves and we have clay soil and I read they do ok in that type of soil. The only deterrent is they seem to be slow growers. Any suggestions as to another type of tree or should I just stick with the Norway since I like the color so much? The second tree I would like to plant will be closer to the house and I want something with spectacular spring blossoms. I am looking at the redbud since I have always loved the purple blossoms. Do you think this tree would do ok in clay and full sun, and zone 6?