RE: looking for a suggestion

Re:  Washington hawthorn

Here this is a stunted, pathetic disease magnet with no redeeming
ornamental features, being the alternative host for cedar/hawthorn rust.
If you have native redcedars (Juniperus virginiana) in your vicinity I'd
strongly recommend you plant something else.

The original poster did not indicate a prference for ultimate size. It
would be useful to know if a medium/large (~45') tree would be suitable.

Ron Neely
lower Missouri River valley

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-woodyplants@hort.net 
> [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of Lynn Jenkins
> Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 9:43 AM
> To: woodyplants@hort.net
> Subject: Re: looking for a suggestion
> 
> 
> My favorite 4 season tree is the Washington Hawthorn.  Medium 
> size, moderate to fast growth rate.  Wildlife friendly 
> (birds, esp. robins depend on the fruit during the early 
> spring snows).  Also good nesting place, since it does have 
> thorns.  But thorns won't be a problem for you since it will 
> be limbed up next to your patio.  I have 3 along a walk way, 
> from garage to back door, and I enjoy them immensely.
> Spring:  fragrant white flowers.
> Summer shiny green leaves (and a great bird refuge)
> Fall:  Showy orange fruit , and good fall color
> Winter:  the clumps of berries catch the snow, making it look 
> like a "snowball" tree!
> 
> Who could ask for more!
> Lynn
> www.gardeningwithnature.com
> 
> At 08:00 AM 9/20/2004, you wrote:
> 
>   Need a suggestion for a tree to be planted in Zone 5, Illinois.
> 
>   Looking for something with the following requirements and thoughts.
> 
>   It will be planted in full sun, hopeing to provide shade 
> for my deck,
>   which will be maybe 10 ft at the most from it. Unfortunately, it can
>   not be planted at the correct spot for shade since that is my
>   neighbors property. It will be in windy spot, mostly coming from the
>   south, southwest direction.
> 
>   Planning on planting it along a fence line, needs to have a high
>   canopy since I will have to walk under it.
> 
>   Of course, also looking for 4 season interest....
> 
>   Anyone got a thought/suggestion?
> 
>   Donna
> 
>   
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