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Fast growing shade trees
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:33 pm
What would be a good tree to plant in a new home location? I realize it will take a long time for it to grow up but you have to start somewhere. The lot is already cleared so I want to plant a few trees that are low maintenance and grow relatively fast.
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:34 pm to daviddsims
I mean don't get a river Birch
Willows grow fast too
Fake ficus trees thrive in the south. Do that one
![](https://www.artificialplantsandtrees.com/mm5/graphics/00000002/AGF1162-IE-1.jpg)
Willows grow fast too
Fake ficus trees thrive in the south. Do that one
![](https://www.artificialplantsandtrees.com/mm5/graphics/00000002/AGF1162-IE-1.jpg)
This post was edited on 1/1/16 at 2:24 pm
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:39 pm to daviddsims
Plant something non-native to the area in which you live, preferably something invasive.
If you live in West Monroe, I suggest Sapium sebiferum (Chinese tallow.)
You're probably a little too far north for Schinus terebenthifolius (Brazilian pepper.)
If you live in West Monroe, I suggest Sapium sebiferum (Chinese tallow.)
You're probably a little too far north for Schinus terebenthifolius (Brazilian pepper.)
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Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:39 pm to daviddsims
These are the sequoias at my house, they're about fifteen years old.
![](https://www.visitsequoia.com/img/3_1_1_The_Giant_Forest.jpg)
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Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:41 pm to daviddsims
Tulip poplar are the fastest growing shade tree I know of and they are good looking and symmetrical.
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:42 pm to daviddsims
Don't plant a Bradford pear. They fall apart after 7-8 years. Branches grow in their joints and split off. They also seem to fall over completely in high winds.
Is this in south Louisiana?
Get 3-4 oaks, and something with a good fall color. If you don't have a lot of deer around, you can plant a row of emerald green arborvitaes to shield you from the neighbors and provide a privacy screen higher than the typical fence. Cypress is a good tree for the low spots.
Four or five crepe myrtles between the sidewalk and curb will look nice in a few years.
Is this in south Louisiana?
Get 3-4 oaks, and something with a good fall color. If you don't have a lot of deer around, you can plant a row of emerald green arborvitaes to shield you from the neighbors and provide a privacy screen higher than the typical fence. Cypress is a good tree for the low spots.
Four or five crepe myrtles between the sidewalk and curb will look nice in a few years.
This post was edited on 1/1/16 at 1:50 pm
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:43 pm to shutterspeed
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Manchineel tree
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shutterspeed,
I like where you're going with this, in fact, I almost suggested Poisonwood, but I just don't think the OP would have much success growing those that far north.
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:43 pm to TrueTiger
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Bradford pear.
I would avoid. Bradford pear trees have weak branches and susceptible to high winds. It will be the first tree in your yard to fall over in a hurricane.
The blossoms on the trees smell like rotten fish.
Get a River Birch if you want a fast growing shade tree.
This post was edited on 1/1/16 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:45 pm to daviddsims
Swamp red maple.
Don't plant a Bradford pear unless it is very shielded from wind.
Don't plant a Bradford pear unless it is very shielded from wind.
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:46 pm to urinetrouble
Had a local company suggest red maple.
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:47 pm to daviddsims
I grew poplar trees and in five years they were at least 20ft tall.
Drawback is a weak root system making the tree susceptible to snapping in bad weather once it's full grown.
This wasn't a problem for me because my intention was to sell the home.
Drawback is a weak root system making the tree susceptible to snapping in bad weather once it's full grown.
This wasn't a problem for me because my intention was to sell the home.
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:52 pm to lsudude24
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Get a River Birch if you want a fast growing shade tree
Decent choice...just not too close to the house. They drop leaves when they see heat stress, and they are excellent at clogging gutters.
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:54 pm to TrueTiger
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Bradford pear.
Worst advice ever.
They are heavy, they serve no purpose and the smell like baby batter every two years.
Terrible terrible non native worthless tree.
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