15 feet is too close to the house for any tree. Can you put farther away?

if you do a very little research on that seller.. you might find that they are not of the highest quality

you want NO TREE.. that claims to be FAST GROWING ....

what jc said on 15 feet

ken

I'd pick trees that are evergreen in your climate, such as:
Magnolia virginiana (broadleaf evergreen, not conifer, as are others beneath)
Daphniphyllum macropodum
Prunus caroliniana
Arbutus xalapensis
Sophora secundiflora
Myrica cerifera
Ilex vomitoria

Dax

I think fifteen feet is not too close for smaller trees. I bet your spot is mostly sun so that will present some difficulties as smaller trees are mostly understory types.

The dogwoord, Cornus florida is the native but Cornus kousa is probably the easiest.

There are 1010101 forms of japanese maple. Some get large enough they may reach out fifteen feet I suppose. Sun tolerance will be your biggest problem.

I own a tree form of Service Berry. it flowers, has berries and good fall color. May rival the dogwoods if it proves easy to maintain.

Redbud is abundant here. Kind of a one trick pony with a good flower display but limited fall color. I think the green heart shaped leaves interest ppl.

Fifteen feet, huh. Man it is a fussy transplant but Nyssa syvatica is a sharp tree that usually is not huge in residential settings.

Of all these the redbud grows the fastest.

Fifteen feet.... I think you would be ok on anything with a projected thirty foot spread. Branches over your home are sorta old school in my opinion, A/C is reliable and somewhat inexpensive now so the risks and worry and maintenance of large trees on small lots seems 1950ish to me. Although I still admire a good brick home under its big oaks when I see one.

If you can find a five foot tall tree in a couple gallon pot locally I think that would be your best bet for success, instant gratification and cost.

Thank you so very much for the response:) I really appreciate it.Someone mention the proximity to the house before... I think something small would be fine;we currently have a 30-ish feet tall tree there since is not native I'm sure it was planted at some point.Now off to do my research on the options ya'll recommended:)