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What is your favorite tree?

Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:31 pm
Posted by crap4brain
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2004
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Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:31 pm
This is my top 5:

1. Banyan Tree - Wish they would grow in Louisiana, although the roots spread and will mess up a slab if planted too close.


2. Live Oak - The ones by LSU and Audubon park are beautiful.


3. Crepe Myrtle - Lots of people dont like them because once planted they are near impossible to kill, but I think they are pretty, especially the trunks.


4. Japanese Plum (Loquat) - Have a couple of these, large dark green leaves that stay green year round, nice fruit.


5. Banana Tree- I don't think these are actually classified as trees but I love the giant leaves and they make my favorite fruit.


What you got?
This post was edited on 8/27/26 at 3:00 pm
Posted by mikelbr
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
49110 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:32 pm to
Money Tree
Posted by Deep Purple Haze
LA
Member since Jun 2007
71866 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:33 pm to
family tree
Posted by parrothead
big salty ham
Member since Mar 2010
5361 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:34 pm to
In no particular order:

White oak, magnolia, japanese maple, bonzai, dogwood, and Fraser Fir (decorated for Christmas).

Honorable mention the peach trees at my parents house because they grow amazing peaches.
This post was edited on 8/27/26 at 6:53 pm
Posted by TygerTyger
Houston
Member since Oct 2010
11393 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:37 pm to
Sycamore tree.
Posted by BWHLSU
Member since Jul 2026
184 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:38 pm to
A plain ol Pecan.

Second is the Royal Empress because of how quick it grows and the beauty.


Then, the Dogwood. Nothing better than driving on country roads in spring and seeing the white blossoms randomly scattered.



Posted by Tiger Prawn
Member since Dec 2016
26390 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:38 pm to
Tree fiddy
Posted by Auburn80
Backwater, TN
Member since Nov 2017
10240 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:39 pm to
Sugar Maple
Live Oak
Magnolia
Posted by Thib-a-doe Tiger
Member since Nov 2012
36819 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:39 pm to
of Liberty
Posted by crap4brain
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2004
2697 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:42 pm to
I'll also add a couple of my least favorite.

1. Chinese Tallow - invasive, fast growing, wood literally smells like dog crap

2. Pine Tree - I know that we get most of our lumber and pulp for making paper from these, but they are ugly and make a mess.
Posted by Sams Crow
Idaho
Member since Apr 2026
568 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:44 pm to
Peach, limbs heavy with fruit.
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
72511 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:44 pm to
I have 6 big banyans around my land here in Palm Beach County. They’re awesome and my kids loved climbing them when they were little.
Posted by Zap Rowsdower
MissLou, La
Member since Sep 2010
16550 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:45 pm to
I prefer the varieties that produce pies.
Posted by Cheese Grits
Wherever I lay my hat is my home
Member since Apr 2012
63383 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:46 pm to
quote:

Second is the Royal Empress because of how quick it grows and the beauty.


What zone does it thrive in?


quote:

Dogwood. Nothing better


Key is not planting in direct sun, which for;ks seem to do and kills them.
Posted by VolsOut4Harambe
Baw Land
Member since Sep 2017
14955 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:49 pm to
Loblolly pine - the sights and smells of them let you know that you’re in the South.
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
34878 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:50 pm to
Any trees on my neighbors property... Not mine...
This post was edited on 8/27/26 at 2:51 pm
Posted by Cheese Grits
Wherever I lay my hat is my home
Member since Apr 2012
63383 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:50 pm to
quote:

family tree


What if yours don't fork?
Posted by Snipe
Member since Nov 2015
17214 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:51 pm to
quote:

What is your favorite tree?


Screaming Trees
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
43566 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:51 pm to
Bradford Pear....great fall color, perfectly oval canopy, nice spring bloom
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
19160 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 2:51 pm to
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What if yours don't fork?

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