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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.
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Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:33 pm to daviddsims
Bradford pear.
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
Willows grow fast too
Fake ficus trees thrive in the south. Do that one
This post was edited on 1/1/16 at 2:24 pm
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:35 pm to daviddsims
Swamp maple, water oak
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:36 pm to daviddsims
Tallow trees
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:37 pm to Bullfrog
Nuttall and your welcome.
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:38 pm to daviddsims
Silver Maple
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.)
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:39 pm to daviddsims
These are the sequoias at my house, they're about fifteen years old.
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:40 pm to daviddsims
Ash
Posted on 1/1/16 at 1:40 pm to daviddsims
Manchineel tree
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
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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