Of all the tree types I had on my lot (Oak, Black Gum, Willow, Cherry, Ornamental Pear and Magnolia) I've notice that the Magnolia trees don't drop any leaves (they seem to behave more like evergreens even though they look nothing like evergreens. I have no idea what Magnolia trees do in the real world. lol ) so if you want some nice leafy (deciduous looking) shade trees on your lot with out all the raking Magnolia trees are the way to go.