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re: Tree for front yard
Posted on 11/5/26 at 7:03 am to Koolazzkat
Posted on 11/5/26 at 7:03 am to Koolazzkat
AMERICAN smoke tree!
Posted on 11/5/26 at 7:07 am to Penn
i had a sweet olive in my back yard that i unfortunately had to remove because it was on the fence line. it was a beautiful tree.
Posted on 11/5/26 at 7:09 am to Stexas
A live oak would take forever to grow so he could enjoy a smaller tree.
Then the next owner (who doesn't hate nature) could enjoy it.
Then the next owner (who doesn't hate nature) could enjoy it.
Posted on 11/5/26 at 7:12 am to kengel2
Anyone have a Grindstone Gingko? Seems like it could be good choice for a smaller yard?
This post was edited on 11/5/26 at 8:21 pm
Posted on 11/5/26 at 7:14 am to kengel2
Cherry
Chineese Fringe
Crabapple
Dogwood (may get a bit larger than 20)
Little Gem Magnolia
Teddy Bear Magnolia
Sweetbay Magnolia
Redbud
Chineese Fringe
Crabapple
Dogwood (may get a bit larger than 20)
Little Gem Magnolia
Teddy Bear Magnolia
Sweetbay Magnolia
Redbud
Posted on 11/5/26 at 7:52 am to cgrand
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I dont want it to dump crap on the cars
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river birch
Rule this out - it’s a beautiful tree but drops a LOT of small branches and twigs
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A live oak would take forever to grow so he could enjoy a smaller tree.
Young live oaks are surprisingly fast growing. They’re beautiful trees but it doesn’t sound like the OP has the space for this.
Posted on 11/5/26 at 8:01 am to kengel2
I appreciate all the responses. I think a sweet bay magnolia looks like a good option.
Going to head to the nursery to see what they think about a few of the options listed as well.
Going to head to the nursery to see what they think about a few of the options listed as well.
Posted on 11/5/26 at 8:41 am to kengel2
Little more of a challenge, but it is a great tree if you can get it established. big leaf magnolia.
Posted on 11/5/26 at 9:03 am to kengel2
LSU Hilltop Arboretum 11855 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 may have some good leftover native trees from its Oct sale. Go by and take a look. I 2nd suggestions of Sweet Bay Magnolia, ask Cleggs about the differences among cultivars.I bought two without paying attention to which cultivar they were, very different leaf and shape now.
Posted on 11/5/26 at 9:43 am to Cage Fighter Trainee
Live oaks end up massive.
Unless its way out on a large lot or well away from any paved surface I cant see recommending one due to its long term impact.
Unless its way out on a large lot or well away from any paved surface I cant see recommending one due to its long term impact.
Posted on 11/5/26 at 6:19 pm to kengel2
Japanese maple
Posted on 11/6/26 at 8:38 am to kengel2
Just curious why no one has mentioned fruit tree or fig tree. I am all for native, but I have seen some really cool looking plum trees at old homes over the years.
Two others I have not seen mentioned that I like are sourwood and yellowwood.
Two others I have not seen mentioned that I like are sourwood and yellowwood.
Posted on 11/6/26 at 12:16 pm to TimeOutdoors
quote:loquat makes an outstanding small specimen tree. Evergreen leaves with a tropical look and annual bounty of excellent fruit. Fig (to me) is more of an orchard tree, ie: a “back yard” tree. Mine are all very beautiful and healthy but their growth habit makes them unsuitable (again, to me) as a front yard specimen
fruit tree or fig tree.
Posted on 11/6/26 at 1:40 pm to entmd2002
Definitely would 2nd a smaller magnolia tree, they look great and are tough as nails. Also, a chaste tree is a good crepe myrtle alternative and can handle a lot of heat & drought.
Cercis canadensis? They do stay smaller, but there are wild, neglected seedlings all over my yard that grew 5-6' in one season.
There are several in the neighborhood less than 10 years old with 1ft+ trunk diameter. How do you get them to slow down?
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Redbud grows very slow,
Cercis canadensis? They do stay smaller, but there are wild, neglected seedlings all over my yard that grew 5-6' in one season.
There are several in the neighborhood less than 10 years old with 1ft+ trunk diameter. How do you get them to slow down?
This post was edited on 11/6/26 at 1:41 pm
Posted on 11/7/26 at 4:11 am to kengel2
I put two feijoa's (pineapple guava). Mine have one main trunk.
This post was edited on 11/7/26 at 4:12 am
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