Garden Tree Recomendatons

Hello.  I just joined the Woddy Plants list and this is my first question.

I have perennial beds in Michigan a little north of Detroit in zone 5b to 6a. Part of one 
bed has been planted as a shade garden under a 30' mulberry tree, and for a couple 
of months you can't get near it or mow under it without splashing mulberry juice everywhere.  
I am so tired of that mess, as well as the purple mess the birds leave everywhere too.
I have cut down 3 of 4 big trunks, and will cut the last too and try to dig the stump out.

But I do want to plant a more desireable tree here to shade the garden when it gets big
enough.  What would be a great tree over a garden?  My soil is about 6.5-7 pH and well 
drainned but with drip irrigation installed and the soil texture is a sandy loam.  The new 
tree would be in full sun, but I could leave the remaining mulberry to shade it somewhat 
until it was established. I have lots of other trees, shrubs and perennials that provide
food for the birds and critters in the area, so while 3 to 4 season interest is much desired,
the tree doesn't really have to provide a food source.

Can anyone offer a suggestion for me?

Hal Lanktree
Zone 5, Michigan

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