Trees for Grannies
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 Jo, ( www.treesforcities.org )
As you are looking for trees for a specific purpose. I would avoid trees that have sappy fruit as these attract wasps. Berries and insects are great, and we plant a lot here to encourage wildlife - I just want to warn against large juicy fruit such as eating pears as these can draw a lot of undesirable insects that would ruin the tranquil peace of a shady tree!
Also avoid trees that tend to have roots close to the surface so that they may cause a trip hazard (Cherries in particular do this). Trees that have a spreading shape and a fairly dense canopy but do not come down too low to the ground would be ideal - how about Beech (Fagus sylvatica), Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) or Yew (Taxus baccata)? For a smaller ornamental tree the Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum) is very attractive, with pink/purple flowers in Spring. If you have the right spot, my all time favourite is the Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) which has a lovely graceful form and the autumn leaves smell of toffee. Another popular ornamental is the Dove or Pocket Handkerchief Tree (Davidia involucrata) although this can be very difficult to establish.
On http://www.treesforcities.org/ you'll find a 'best practice guide to street trees' in the reports section http://www.treesforcities.org/downloads.php?type=4 that may be of use when considering factors that need to be taken into account when choosing a tree.
Judy (www.fast-growing-trees.com) "My favorites are: Paulownia, Tulip Poplar, any Red Maple, Ginkgo, Autumn Purple Ash and American Sycamore"
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