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Trees to Plant on Large Property
Posted on 7/12/21 at 1:00 pm
Posted on 7/12/21 at 1:00 pm
I have about 2.5 acres that I will be building on next year and I’m prepping to plant some trees this fall.
The back acre of the property already has some pretty dense pine trees and I plan to keep that area with a lot of trees.
All in all I plan to plant another 10 or so trees on the property and looking for suggestions. Looking for a mix of everything honestly. Shade trees, fall color etc.
Any suggestions appreciated. Below are the ones I am considering so far
Live Oak
Shumard Oak
Southern Maple
Chinese Pisatche (don’t know much just read about it on this board)
Drake Elm
Thanks!
The back acre of the property already has some pretty dense pine trees and I plan to keep that area with a lot of trees.
All in all I plan to plant another 10 or so trees on the property and looking for suggestions. Looking for a mix of everything honestly. Shade trees, fall color etc.
Any suggestions appreciated. Below are the ones I am considering so far
Live Oak
Shumard Oak
Southern Maple
Chinese Pisatche (don’t know much just read about it on this board)
Drake Elm
Thanks!
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Posted on 7/12/21 at 1:17 pm to cajuntiger26
I have a nursery and only sell live oaks and shummard oaks so that’s my suggestion
Posted on 7/12/21 at 1:22 pm to cajuntiger26
quote:
Drake Elm
Was talking to my arborist about shaping a tree around my house and he commented on the neighbor's drake elm looking deteriorated (I think that was the word he used). He also commented on how he doesn't like how they lean and is why he never plants them anymore; neighbor's tree leans towards the house & power line coming into house.
Also, my neighbor's does not give off a lot of shade, compared to the others on your list, only a portion of the front corner of their house. I also find their bark shedding to be annoying
This post was edited on 7/12/21 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 7/12/21 at 1:23 pm to cajuntiger26
Sawtooth oaks are nice
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:08 pm to cajuntiger26
Fun fact: My property was developed in 1961 by my wife’s great aunt and uncle. The Aunt’s father was the local parish ag extension agent and hand picked acorns from LSU’s campus and from Oak Alley 17 in all (20 originally but storms). They’re absolutely the best part of our 6 acres. So my vote is for live oaks,
Posted on 7/12/21 at 9:00 pm to cajuntiger26
Live oaks (for your grandchildren)
Spruce pine (native, slow growing)
Ash (fast growing)
Sycamore (if you don't mind the leaves)
Depending on where your land is located, might consider some fruit trees as well (mayhaw, fig, citrus, etc.)
Spruce pine (native, slow growing)
Ash (fast growing)
Sycamore (if you don't mind the leaves)
Depending on where your land is located, might consider some fruit trees as well (mayhaw, fig, citrus, etc.)
Posted on 7/12/21 at 9:13 pm to Unobtanium
A few years ago we went to Washington DC. While there we went to Arlington. While there I picked up acorns (was in the fall) from around Arlington and also from around Lee’s house.
I have a tree from one of those acorns growing in my front yard. It’s around 7ft tall right now.
I have a tree from one of those acorns growing in my front yard. It’s around 7ft tall right now.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 11:04 pm to bbvdd
Savannah Holly are nice trees.
Posted on 7/13/21 at 12:25 am to cajuntiger26
I love Chinese Pistache. I see a lot of them around the part of the Austin burbs I’m in. They get really dense shade and beautiful cinnamon style bark like crape myrtles do on the spring. Only problem is that a lot of them died with the 7 degree weather we had and they are also not the fastest grower. Beautiful when mature though.
Posted on 7/13/21 at 12:28 am to Unobtanium
quote:
Sycamore (if you don't mind the leaves)
My neighbors have a Mexican Sycamore. I hate it. It’s beautiful and ultra-fast growing, but those giant arse leaves get everywhere from October-February. I hate the leaves. Like you said, it’s a great tree(pretty and fast growing) as long as you don’t mind the leaves.
Posted on 7/13/21 at 12:49 am to Weekend Warrior79
Drake's have small, shallow root sytems and so can get blown over in a decent storm. Chinese pistache are great medium size trees that provide scarlett red fall color even in south louisiana.
Posted on 7/13/21 at 6:05 am to cajuntiger26
Cypress, because of their hurricane resistance and nice shape and foliage
Gingko, interesting leaves and growth pattern, plus reliable bright yellow fall color
Pecans, but far from the house bc they love to shed limbs
Consider some smaller flowering trees too
Gingko, interesting leaves and growth pattern, plus reliable bright yellow fall color
Pecans, but far from the house bc they love to shed limbs
Consider some smaller flowering trees too
Posted on 7/13/21 at 6:31 am to cajuntiger26
Chinese Pistache are horribly invasive...please leave them off of your list. LINK
Posted on 7/13/21 at 8:55 am to cajuntiger26
I would add red oak and burr oak as possibilities
Posted on 7/13/21 at 11:32 am to cajuntiger26
LSU LA here
You cannot go wrong with:
Crepe Myrtles-long lived 3-4 months of color, disease and termite resistance great shade from the Natchez variety, good choice for close to house, human-scale shade
Live Oaks- unbeatable shade and hurricane protection but plant them NOW. (Plant all trees ASAP)
Bald Cypress - excellent appearance for low or wet areas but are used anywhere.
Little Gem Magnolia-
A must have for ANY landscape project! Excellent Use in multiples for screening or effect.
Need quick shade? River Birch
But don’t plant too close to the house they die in 35 years
Attracting wildlife?..Consider a couple Pecans, a citrus groove, or fig on 2 acres plenty of sunlight and space.
Plant trees ASAP on new property..it pays later..Also maintain a WATERING SCHEDULE of some sort the first 1-2 years post planting especially if there’s been no rain or little rain during summer months.
It’s always BEST to water Trees less often but for longer duration...this encourages DEEPER root growth.
You’ll increase the value of your property over time as well.
Best of luck!
You cannot go wrong with:
Crepe Myrtles-long lived 3-4 months of color, disease and termite resistance great shade from the Natchez variety, good choice for close to house, human-scale shade
Live Oaks- unbeatable shade and hurricane protection but plant them NOW. (Plant all trees ASAP)
Bald Cypress - excellent appearance for low or wet areas but are used anywhere.
Little Gem Magnolia-
A must have for ANY landscape project! Excellent Use in multiples for screening or effect.
Need quick shade? River Birch
But don’t plant too close to the house they die in 35 years
Attracting wildlife?..Consider a couple Pecans, a citrus groove, or fig on 2 acres plenty of sunlight and space.
Plant trees ASAP on new property..it pays later..Also maintain a WATERING SCHEDULE of some sort the first 1-2 years post planting especially if there’s been no rain or little rain during summer months.
It’s always BEST to water Trees less often but for longer duration...this encourages DEEPER root growth.
You’ll increase the value of your property over time as well.
Best of luck!
Posted on 7/13/21 at 11:33 am to cajuntiger26
Mix maples for great fall color: Autumn Blaze, Chalk, October Glory. Even Seedless Sweet Gum, which, technically, is not fully seedless.
Posted on 7/13/21 at 11:43 am to cajuntiger26
Redbuds and flowering dogwoods can add alot of color
Posted on 7/13/21 at 3:49 pm to Confederate Brass
quote:haven't had to worry ab that this year
Also maintain a WATERING SCHEDULE of some sort the first 1-2 years post planting especially if there’s been no rain or little rain during summer months.
Posted on 7/13/21 at 8:20 pm to Flair Chops
I would add some type magnolia or holly to your mix to have a few evergreens.
Posted on 7/14/21 at 1:53 am to cajuntiger26
Hybrid willows
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