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Name:	San284 -	Reply
Subject:	Trees
Date:	3/21/2011 5:04:03 PM

Can anyone recommend what trees are best to plant here taking into consideration that I am not here full time. I have read an article somewhere in the past concerning this, but I cannot remember where I read it.

Name:	Summer Lover -	Reply
Subject:	Sweetgums
Date:	3/21/2011 5:19:22 PM

They grow quickly, and give you entertainment - those great little sweetgum balls will make everyone do a shuffle when they walk down your yard or driveway. They also reach speeds above the sound barrier after they make contact with your lawnmower blade and then target anyone within 100 feet. I have also recommended loading the warheads on the Tomahawks with their seeds to drop on Gadaffi (sp).

Name:	Mack -	Reply
Subject:	Trees
Date:	3/21/2011 5:47:10 PM

Summer is right!! Not sweetgum, they are pretty but very, very messy. And, not pine. They grow quickly but are prone to coming thru your roof during bad weather or ice storms. However, if you insist, I can cut you a good deal on maybe 100 small pines and about 400 pounds of sweetgum balls which you can plant.
Otherwise, for medium size trees, I like Silver Leaf Maple, Flowering Cherry and Redbud.

Name:	roswellric -	Reply
Subject:	Trees
Date:	3/21/2011 6:10:24 PM

For one thing you have to be mindful of your septic tank's field lines. Trees that grow fast on top also grow equally fast in the soil and can invade your tank and lines. Some trees are particularly agressive like the poplar, sweet gum, sycamore and silver maple but some are not like the Japanese maples and flowering redbuds. Generally fast growing trees don't make the best specimens. These are the cheapest ones in the nursery since they are easy to propagate and grow. Can your county agent and ask for an appointment with a master gardener to come your and assess your site and make recomendations. I don't think they charge for this and it can save you a lot of heartburn later.And BTW there is an outstanding Japanese Maple grower in the area. Really nice folks that will take you around and show you the grafting areas and the nursery. Millstone Japanese Maple Nursery 11265 Alabama 50 Dadeville, AL 36853 (256) 896-0105 You can also get some great advice from Rick & Debbie Pope: Haven Place nursery: 370 Haven Place Kellyton, AL 35089-4338 (256) 839-1201 Finally stay away from the big box stores like HD and Lowes. They just don't keep up a good watering discipline and that can damage the tree & roots. You won't know it until its too late.

Name:	Talullahhound -	Reply
Subject:	Trees
Date:	3/21/2011 7:19:37 PM

Wish I had known last Fall about the Japanese Maple Nursery. I had one put in next Fall. Word to the wise about Japanese Maple and the lakefront. As I painfully found out, beavers like Japanese Maple. You might also consider River Birch.

Name:	Mack -	Reply
Subject:	Trees
Date:	3/21/2011 7:57:58 PM

Beaver also enjoy munching on sweetgum and crape myrtle. A simple wrap of chicken wire stops them cold.

Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -	Reply
Subject:	Trees
Date:	3/21/2011 10:25:03 PM

I agree with Japanese maples and Oaks. I like water oak in an open area. Flowering Cherries and dogwood are also nice. For trim, get some Crepe Mytyle. If you want year around green that grows fast and large (in the sun), look at Cryptomeria. Kill all southern pine and sweet gum when you have a chance.

Name:	Talullahhound -	Reply
Subject:	Trees
Date:	3/22/2011 8:42:13 AM

One positive thing about the sweet gum. They are beautiful in the Fall. Just sayin.

Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -	Reply
Subject:	Trees
Date:	3/22/2011 10:26:30 AM

If you want color, use a maple...less mess, great color, better shape, and sturdy. An Amur Maple will give outstanding red color when planted in full sun (they grow smaller; about 20'). Sugar Maples get huge and will be anywhere from yellow to red. Red Sunset Maples will grow to a medium size and will also give beautiful reds in the fall. Of course, any tree needs a boost from momma nature to reach it's full color potential.

Anyone wanting sweet gum, come on over and dig up or cut down all you want.....

Name:	eighthc -	Reply
Subject:	Trees
Date:	3/22/2011 10:27:47 AM

I read somewhere that male sweetgum trees did not produce the delicate fruit we so love. I guess you have to look for a tree that does not have bumpers or has a nice dock!

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