Autumn Blaze or October Glory?
cathy_ca
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Comments (7)Ken, I believe the Yellow poplar that the OP mentioned is tulip poplar - Liriodenron, to be formal. It is not a true poplar - I don't know why it got the name - and will lose leaves and twigs in high winds, but seems otherwise to be a strong, fairly long-lived tree. Atjaguarx, to expand on Ken's suggestion to plant the crabapple 10-12' away from the tree, the reason is to allow for proper growth of the tree, to limit any damage it might cause to siding, gutters and roof as it grows, and to allow for proper air circulation next to the house, not to mention access to the side of the house. While that distance may seem huge when you plant the tree (whether as a one-, three- or five-gallon pot-grown plant or as a 6-8' B&B plant), it will soon shrink. 10 years down the road, you would be glad you went with the greater distance. And the next time you had the house painted, the painter would also be happier for it! I would not plant ANY tree closer to the house than 10', and better is to plant whatever tree at a distance equal to half the expected width at maturity. If in the future you want to have flower beds or to grow vegetables, plan for them now as you decide where you will be planting trees. Most veggies NEED (read as REQUIRE) full sun, at least 6 hours of sun, so don't plant a grove of trees in teh ideal vegie garden spot - which should be lose to the house/kitchen, near a water source, and protected from deer, etc.. Some plants also need full sun, some will take a mixture/grow in both full sun or light shade, some need light shade/dappled shade/afternoon shade, and some need very heavy shade. Plants, be they flowers trees or shrubs, also vary in their moisture needs. plan accordingly, putting the ones needing the most water closest to your sources of water, whether you have faucets next to the house or if you have hydrants out away from the house. Be aware that you will HAVE to water whatever you plant at LEAST once a week for the first year or two, and in drought-conditions after that for another year, so plan for that, also. While you are waiting for the proper planting time, you can be installing the hardscaping - paths, arbors/pergolas, beds/berms, children's play areas, pens/kennels for dogs, wiring for any lighting, lines for water or irrigation (you do NOT want to add the last 2 after the trees/shrubs are planted, nor do you want to dig up tree roots to put in whatever else you may want in the future), whatever you think you will need or want in the next 10 years or so. If you think you would eventually want to put in a pool with a pool house, a storage shed, a playhouse for kids or grandkids, etc., etc., plan for it now, and don't plant a tree just where you will have to either cut it down just as it gets to a goodly size or laboriously try to move it....See MoreTree recommendations for light shade (camellia friendly)
Comments (10)I'm looking for something deciduous, live oak is absolutely huge and too big. I'd like something either the size of the October glory or smaller. My backyard is 80 feet deep and 110 feet wide. The yard is south facing and the east maple is approximately 15 feet from the closest tpost. That was a blueberry patch, but already pulled the plants and will be pulling the t posts and fencing once the puller arrives. The porch sides are coming down as well, since I want to set out my hammock with the pups and enjoy being outside and watching birds, butterflies and whatever else shows up. I'm excited about it, since I could really feel the breeze after pulling the screening down. If I needed to go with something smaller and closer to the porch, that's something I'd mull over as well. I just would like to have camellias and some other things that work well with them....See MoreMaple trees I miss so much
Comments (29)I am working with two landscaping companies getting prices, not too late to plant but getting later. I wonder now that I have really researched the ginko if they really know if its male. They don't fruit for quite some time, I do not want a female for sure. And by the time it might fruit, it would be too late to go back on the company. He said its male but they don't seem to sell well, they have several as well as the other place too? Beautiful tree though. I might get a Sweet Gum, they get big but my neighbor across the street has one and its so beautiful this year, I loved all the colors. I think thats the tree for me right now. I still love October Glory and have for years, my love of that tree has not wavered. I did look at serveral others including service berry, need shade not sure how much shade they provide. I have a small young 4yrs mimosa I was going to get ride of but they say let it go a few more years that it just might be not ready to flower. Its not yet. thanks for all the help...See MoreOpinions - Autumn Blaze vs. October Glory
Comments (3)I have several October Glory and my neighbor has several Autumn Blaze. They are all planted fairly close together in our back yards. The Autumn blaze are growing faster, but the thing I do not like about them is that when they turn color in the fall(darker red than mine), they drop the leaves right away so you can not even enjoy the color change. My October Glory are a brighter red and put on a longer show....See Morearktrees
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