Re: Tree variety

I agree. I suggest your brother talk to some local nurseries to get some ideas. Morgan Hill has a more moderate winter than here in Grass Valley but similar very hot dry summers with no rain. He / you might also look at this list of suggested street trees from the utility district in Sacramento . Most of these trees would be excellent choices in Morgan Hill.
http://usage.smud.org/shadetree/
--Barb, Grass Valley CA
----- Original Message ----- From: "Cathy Carpenter" <cathy.c@insightbb.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 5:34 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Tree variety


Not David, Ceres, but Liriodendron being a tree of the eastern
deciduous forest, I'd bet it couldn't deal with the California summer
dryness without extensive watering. Mine requires weekly watering in
our drought and heat or its leaves start yellowing and drop. (Of
course, I have no idea where Morgan Hill is - perhaps a more moderate
area of California?)

Cathy, west central IL, z5b

On Aug 1, 2005, at 9:57 AM, Cersgarden@aol.com wrote:


David, my brother from Morgan Hill, Calif is visiting and is
interested in
planting trees.  He has lost some big oakes.  He has an acreage
located on the
mountain overlooking the city. What would be your suggestion for a
lg shade
tree.  He very much likes my tulip tree, Liriodendron.  Is this a
possibility?
What USDA zone would that be?  Also, generally speaking what is the
soil ph?
    He loves my landscape/garden and has frequently hinted at me
helping him.
I could do a design but I have no idea for plant material.
    Ceres

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