Re: Garden Tree Recomendatons
- Subject: Re: Garden Tree Recomendatons
- From: C* P* L*
- Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 23:09:14 -0500
> But I do want to plant a more desireable tree here to shade the garden when it gets big
> enough. What would be a great tree over a garden? My soil is about 6.5-7 pH and well
> drainned but with drip irrigation installed and the soil texture is a sandy loam. The new
> tree would be in full sun, but I could leave the remaining mulberry to shade it somewhat
> until it was established. I have lots of other trees, shrubs and perennials that provide
> food for the birds and critters in the area, so while 3 to 4 season interest is much desired,
> the tree doesn't really have to provide a food source.
Hi Hal,
I'm trying to think of relatively fast-growing, non-weedy trees that
leave some open space beneath. Of course, a fair number of them
aren't known for their flowers, but here are some possibilities (in
order of my personal preference for this type of location):
Fraxinus americana (one of the better cultivars with good fall color)
Zelkova serrata (nice vase-shaped habit, good over a garden)
Sophora japonica
Syringa reticulta or S. pekinensis (not as fast-growing)
Koelreuteria paniculata
Chris
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