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re: What's a fast growing shade tree?
Posted on 10/26/14 at 9:12 pm to tigerinthebueche
Posted on 10/26/14 at 9:12 pm to tigerinthebueche
I need something that turns into a real tree. Not a drake elm/crepe myrtle type. A big tree...
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Posted on 10/27/14 at 7:42 am to NorthEnd
what about a bradford pear?
neighbor has his driveway lined with them, about 20ft tall, very shady
neighbor has his driveway lined with them, about 20ft tall, very shady
Posted on 10/27/14 at 8:15 am to beulahland
Whichever tree you decide on, make sure you find the root system for the tree, i.e. is the root system destructive (like a lot of oaks), is it a narrow root system, etc.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 8:41 am to Wtodd
Surprised river birch hasn't been mentioned. I love the looks of them and they seem to grow fairly fast.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 8:44 am to ToulatownTiger
quote:Generally speaking, I agree. OTOH, my side yard neighbor had one on our line. if not for that, the afternoon sun would be miserable in our back yard. I am very thankful for that 1 tree. It is very effective, and not the ugliest tree I have ever seen.
Tallow trees are the worst.
I love Drake Elms and that's what I planted in my yard for future sitting under.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 8:45 am to NorthEnd
Sweet gum. Not that I am recommending it, but they grow quickly.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 8:54 am to NorthEnd
quote:Shumard Oak.
I need something that turns into a real tree. Not a drake elm/crepe myrtle type. A big tree...
Posted on 10/27/14 at 8:55 am to Spaceman Spiff
sawtooth oak
Posted on 10/27/14 at 8:57 am to chickman1313
quote:
what about a bradford pear?
neighbor has his driveway lined with them, about 20ft tall, very shady
As long as the OP doesn't live where there are any high winds or threats of tornadoes..Bradfords are fine. Otherwise they are weak structured trees. One decent wind..and they'll lose half of a side of a tree. Very weak limb structure and over burdened by the weight of the leaves.
I hate a Bradford Pear.
I've seen Red Maple listed often...I have one...do they really grow fast? I hope so...My choices in my subdivision were an Oak, Red Maple or Bradford Pear. I chose the Red Maple.
This post was edited on 10/27/14 at 11:00 am
Posted on 10/27/14 at 8:59 am to NorthEnd
Good luck
Real trees take several generations to grow
Real trees take several generations to grow
Posted on 10/27/14 at 9:05 am to ToulatownTiger
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Tallow trees are the worst. And nearly impossible to kill. I sprayed a small one with 41% glyphosphate once and it browned for a week then was thriving again the next week
That's what happens when you spray a broad leaf woody plant with grass killer.
24D will knock their dick in the dirt. I cut them out of my deer woods and spray the stumps.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 9:05 am to NorthEnd
Im going to plant a Golden Rain tree next year. Decent size and fairly fast growing. I agree with whoever said the Vitex too, I have had one for 2 years, next year it should throw some quality shade.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 9:19 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
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I hate a Bradford Pear.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 9:50 am to Themole
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The Sycamore can grow 25"s per year and sheds huge leaves
i swear every time i'm creeping through the woods i run across a sycamore. i sound like an entire herd of cattle trying to sneak under one of those sons of bitches.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 9:51 am to NorthEnd
Rain Tree or Red Maple- Both grow quickly and provide shade. The Rain trees are blooming now.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 9:55 am to NorthEnd
Elm. In 20 years it will be a biggen.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 10:32 am to Capital Cajun
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Drake elm
this
Posted on 10/27/14 at 11:53 am to NorthEnd
Sweet gum...you'll hate me later.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:15 pm to LongueCarabine
drake elms are supposed to be really good. we just planted a couple this year. will know if the estimates are true soon enough, but they are supposed to grow 10- 15' per year.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:26 pm to NorthEnd
Drake Elm Grows fast and provides plenty of shade,
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