Re: Tony's tree

Agree Marge,
Town is Vancouver, Washington, just across the Columbia from Portland,
Oregon. I think the Pacific Dogwood is native to that area. It's one I had
considered too.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marge Talt" <mtalt@hort.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 9:55 PM
Subject: [CHAT] Tony's tree


> Also think it's a marvelous idea, but agree with Donna.  Someone
> needs to talk to Janice about it because we do need to know how much
> space is available for the mature tree size and whether it would be
> in sun or shade.
>
> The PNW climate is pretty marvelous for plants, except for those
> requiring a long, hot summer.  Most of it is z8ish - cold hardiness,
> except in the mountains, isn't as big an issue as for most of us and
> summers do not have hot, humid nights.  Only issue would be if a tree
> needed a long warm season to mature wood.
>
> I like the magnolia suggestion.  Did a bit of searching before I ran
> out of steam in the wee hours and Ginkgo was also a consideration
> tho' it has to be a male as the females make an incredibly messy and
> smelly fruit, plus it grows to be an enormous tree.
>
> I had found Cornus nuttallii (Pacific dogwood) for edge of woodland
> type conditions; native to the PNW, which would be very nice if the
> area is shady.
>
> http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ldplants/conu.htm
> has info. on it.  Hit "final picture" at the top of the page and then
> work backward (previous) to see images of foliage, flowers, fruit,
> fall color and form.
>
> I think the tree needs to be one that has good form, flowers and good
> fall color (if deciduous) - a nifty bark wouldn't hurt - a 4-season
> tree so Tony's spirit can enjoy it all year around.  And, it needs to
> be something that can be readily found in their local area so a
> decent size can be purchased and planted.  Most mail order is gonna
> be too small.  Also think tree needs to be one that does not require
> too much pampering to grow well (may knock the Cornus out of the box,
> but it's a nifty tree).
>
> If anybody knows the town, I can do some inquiring among net buddies
> in PNW to see if anybody knows the best nursery near it.
>
> But, think Janice needs to be consulted and also think it might be
> best to wait a few days - may be very difficult for her to devote
> mind-power to this right this minute.
>
> Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
> mtalt@hort.net
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> > From: Donna  <justme@prairieinet.net>
> >
> > Not to burst everyone's bubble here, but I think someone needs to
> talk
> > to Janice about this.
> >
> > We need to know more than a zone to find a perfect tree for Tony's
> > memory. What type of soil, lighting, wind ...
> >
> > Having said that.... anyone know much about that area of the
> country? I
> > would hate to pick out a common tree for the area, when we are
> thinking,
> > that is a different and unique one based on our own locations.
> >
> > Donna
>
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