Need front yard tree recommendation - So Cal
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What type of tree recommended for front yard
Comments (4)Western ma. This same question got posted 3 times. I'm not sure why. Mods: can you delete this one or Merge with : http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/trees/msg0817344127332.html?4 Thanks...See MoreWhat type of tree recommended for front yard
Comments (5)If I understand you correctly, you want some ideas for trees to plant symmetrically on either side of a walkway and with root systems that extend no further than 20'? You are looking at a pretty small tree if that's the limit the roots can spread. Typically, root spread is calculated at 2-3 times (minimum) of the canopy spread, so you need a tree with a mature canopy of about 7-8'. I'd consider something like a tree-form or standard hydrangea or some sort of narrow dwarf conifer. But since these tend not to grow very tall, maybe it makes more sense to expand from just a pairing of trees to an enlarged planting area that would include other shrubs and plants? IOW, provide more mass? FWIW, just because the walkway bisects the front garden does not require you to have symmetrical plantings. Unless the residence has a very symmetrical and formal façade, symmetrical/formalized plantings often look out of place. If this was my garden, I'd seriously consider moving the walkway. Unless the residence IS very formal in character, those straight-as-an-arrow, property-bisecting walkways look ridiculous. Always too narrow and therefore unwelcoming and too often cracked and hazardous. Since you need to replace the walkway anyway, consider moving it off to one side and with a gentle curve...........MUCH better aesthetics and more relaxed and natural looking....See MorePls recommend an oval shaped shade tree for front yard
Comments (8)For rustling leaves the best is aspen. Root barrier would have to be installed to keep it from growing where not wanted, and some bacterial blackening of leaves may be seen - as with other plant problems, this varies between sites from rather nasty to pretty much absent. And the crown shape would be right. It can grow tall but is not a chunky tree with heavy, broad branches. Otherwise you could try French pink pussy willow. No rustling leaves effect but you get fragrant catkins in winter and the crown shape is right. Both trees grow on damp ground and have been prevalent at local outlets in the recent past. This area is part of the very large natural range of aspen, bona fide native patches here seem to be mostly confined to bogs and similar locations....See MoreSoCal Tract Home Yards (Front & Back)
Comments (3)laspilitas.com is a native CA plant Nursery in southern CA, Inland bewaterwise.com is a great site..tons of info..gardens to visit, landscape pics, classses you can take, plant data base. I have a few others, but will have to look them up. Also I have taken a couple of classes at UCR Riverside Botanical Gardens... If you are near there..worth a visit and check out the classes. Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas is Fun and interesting. Lake Perris State Park is a great place for DT Trees.. I really like the Strawberry Trees! One thing I jusy realized is that "Drought Tollerant" is really differant from "Low water use" Also alot of natives like NO summer water and their life is shortened if they are watered. Mulch can make a huge differance and if you are in the Inland or Desert area...many plants that are sold at the Bg Box Stores say "Full Sun"..but that can be too much in this area... esp in the afternoon....See Moretjayars1
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