Please help select a landscaping tree
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Help to select evergreen trees for landscaping
Comments (5)Spacing generally refers to the mature width of the plant (and most likely, but not neccessarily the roots), whereas average size indicates the height of the plant. (if you're not talking trees, avg. size might even indicate the avg. height you can keep the plant pruned) Trees either have shallow roots which spread (think crepe myrtle), or a tap root (a main root which goes straight down)-(like pines). Some evergreen trees can get huge! You will need to post your planting zone in order for anyone to let you know which evergreen tree they would recommend....See MorePlease HELP tree selection and questions?
Comments (2)You should make your way to Star Nursery and ask for a copy of Trees for Tomorrow 2005. It was developed by arborists for So NV. It is a great source and clearly shows small, medium and large trees along with info that is important to you; deciduous/evergreen, fast or slow grower, litter, flowers, thorns and any interesting information. Bob Morris, a retired UNLV prof and Horticulturist writes on Sat's. in the RJ. His column is so helpful and he has a blog: Xtremehorticulture. You need to spend time researching your questions on gardening, you will find answers and so much more. He recently wrote about Ash trees not being compatible here in So NV as these trees go into decline for no definable reason. Much research has been done but no good answer has been forthcoming. These trees do seem to go down however so you will want to research other trees after going through this very handy book available at no charge from Star. The Outside Information people at the Eastern store location are particularly good at making recommendations and offering advice on all gardening issues....See MorePlease Help With Difficult Tree Selection
Comments (9)Gardengal- Great idea to post that, but some of the items on it raise eyebrows to me. Arbutus menziesii are known to be having problems with root rot in the PNW, in garden situations where they receive irrigation. I certainly wouldn't plant one in California in an area already known to have root rot problems. Especially as nursery purchased ones might not have the best genetic heterozygosity. Since it's highly likely the the most virulent root rot pathogens are coming from Asia...much as it's politically incorrect to recommend a non-native species, I'd recommend something Asian and drought tolerant if I really wanted a trouble-free tree in a part of CA already known to have a problem...and where, as I assume is still the case w/most CA ornamental gardens, there will be some summer irrigation. The Huntington is having to remove all the old native CA Quercus because watering the camellias under them is now causing root rot....See MoreNeed help with tree selection please
Comments (14)The beauty of American Persimmon is they come in males and females...you can plant a male if you don't want a mess. American Beech are the tree that I think of as having a "big old tree" look. Tupelo have great Fall color. Both grow a little slowly. River Birch have very attractive bark for winter interest. Most don't agree, but I find the bark and Fall foliage of American Persimmon and interesting as well. While the trees in the picture are probably NOT American Fringetree, American Fringetree has a similar pendulous "look" when in bloom. Unfortunately it is vulnerable to Emerald Ash Borer. American Yellowood has a somewhat similar look and good fall foliage. EDIT: Ooh...just thought of another one. Sassafras. Great Fall color, tall and leggy, I sort of like the bark. Visit a local arboretum too see what these trees look like in person when growing in your climate....See MoreAc Lb
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