Shade Tree with Non Invasive Roots
Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
11 years ago
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11 years agoSuzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
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Shade tree with non-invasive roots
Comments (7)I have another maple away from the house, as well as a "silver-leaf maple" which as far as I can tell is actually some kind of poplar. And many other trees. But nothing on the west side to help shade the house. At this point, I am thinking a tall hedge (8' or so) a few feet from the house might provide the best shade, all things considered. A 20' tree isn't going to be much shade except in the very late afternoon. And the windows are high enough that with a little strategic placement, I won't lose the view, either. It has to be hardy, tolerant heat and be nitrogen fixing because of this huge stump that will be decaying for years and years. Maybe highbush cranberry, but it might be too hot. Or the Juneberry Amelanchier anifolia, which only grows to about 6'... but that's a bit too small. Crepe Myrtle is an option, too, but I don't really care for them....See MoreNon-invasive Shade Tree?
Comments (5)what about a citris tree? most of them flower in the spring but they are medium sized trees and easy to maintain. there are also 2 different trees along the US 60 (on the southside between gilbert and dobson area) that are only a few years old. no idea what kinds though one tree grows upward in a "puffy raincloud" pattern and has lots of small round leaves like a eucalyptus tree or birch tree from the midwest. it doesnt look like a desert tree and it does not bloom, but i'd expect it reaches 40-50 ft at adult so roots could be too big eventually. the other is definately a desert tree and has leaves like a jacoranda tree would (a million tiny leaves make up one bigger leaf) and it grows in an umbrella pattern and provides lots of shade but should support grass too. it blooms yellowish flowers twice a year for 2-3 weeks, and has a much thinner trunk even as adult- umbrella canopy 10-20 ft wide. i suggest these because i just moved into a house (that faces east so lots of sun in morn and afternoon) and i was also looking for small shade trees. these met my needs for shade and size. i plan to start a vineyard so i need to let some sun in:)...See MoreDrought-Tolerant Privacy Hedge With Non-Invasive Roots?
Comments (1)Does Hop bush (Dodonea viscosa) grow in that area? It can be trimmed or sheared into a hedge, grows quickly and is drought tolerant when established. Deep green color, dense growth and if you water it well it grows really fast....See MoreNon-invasive root, shade trees, hopefully fruit.
Comments (1)I don't think it's a good idea to plant any tree near a fence. The problem is that as it grows, it may end up actually hitting the fence, possibly causing damage to it. Also, you end up with part of the tree on the other side of the fence, so it's difficult to take care of it. And if you're planting fruit trees, your neighbor may not like the mess when it starts dropping fruit in the lawn (although the ability to pick fruit without needing to pay for the tree may mitigate that)....See Morehoovb zone 9 sunset 23
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8 years agoSuzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoNil13 usda:10a sunset:21 LA,CA (Mount Wash.)
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