April 19, 200818 yr What's your favorite tree for the front yard? We had to remove a pine tree last fall. I don't know what to plant in it's place. We've thought about a dogwood, pear tree. Something that won't grow huge, but may provide spring blossum's. I don't know if we should contact a landscaper, or do it ourselves. I've even though about putting grass seed down, but am really wanting another tree.
April 19, 200818 yr I'm guessing you won't use it for shade. There are so many questions to be answered before you decide such as shade, flowering, secondary, evergreen, will you build an island around it and mulch/flowers around the base, does it need to match other parts of your landscape?
April 19, 200818 yr Author We won't use it for shade. We've lost a tree and an evergreen bush due to the lack of rain and heat last summer. Mulch and flower's are a good possibilty if we plant a new tree. My aunt called the plant that bloomed under the pine tree, "Snow on the Mountain".
April 19, 200818 yr What about the level of wind that you get? If you get a lot, you don't want a Bradford Pear unless you want half of it to blow down in 10 years. I had the two most beautiful Bradford Pears when I bought my house. I lost one of them each of the first two years, due to storms. They grow too fast to be sturdy. I think there are some other pears, like a Cleveland pear, that grow taller as opposed to bushier. Other ones to consider, that grow under 25 ft include - 1. Crape Myrtle - can be a small bush or tree, blooms in July, pretty drought resistant once established 2. Japanese Maple - beautiful foliage 3. Eastern redburd - native to our area If you want one a little taller, still ornamental and with an interesting trunk, try a silk tree (mimosa). They produce a pink/white fan in the summer that is absolutely gorgeous. These are some of my favorites, in addition to cherry trees and dogwoods.
April 19, 200818 yr Something that won't grow huge, but may provide spring blossum's.I'm looking to do the same on the corner of the house. Something that wont get more than 15 ft tall and will blossom. Any ideas for me as well?
April 20, 200818 yr Author What about the level of wind that you get? If you get a lot, you don't want a Bradford Pear unless you want half of it to blow down in 10 years. They grow too fast to be sturdy. I think there are some other pears, like a Cleveland pear, that grow taller as opposed to bushier. My Mom's neighbor had a beautiful pear tree and it was destroyed either by the weather, wind or lightning. The pear tree had been trimmed back. So you don't think this is good for NKY? A 15 ft tree is what I'm looking for too.
April 20, 200818 yr I'm looking to do the same on the corner of the house. Something that wont get more than 15 ft tall and will blossom. Any ideas for me as well? In addition to the crape myrtle and japanese maple, consider (for this height) a lilac bush/tree (up to 15 feet). Mine is starting to bloom as we speak. Another interesting specimin is a Japanese Pieris. They can grow up to 12 feet tall and have beautiful pink/white blooms in the summer. Rose-of-Sharon comes in a variety of colors and up to 12 feet tall and is, to me, maintanence free. Wieglia have a nice pink bloom in the early spring and they fill in quite nicely.
April 20, 200818 yr My Mom's neighbor had a beautiful pear tree and it was destroyed either by the weather, wind or lightning. The pear tree had been trimmed back. So you don't think this is good for NKY? A 15 ft tree is what I'm looking for too. I love them dearly, but almost all of the ones that I know about have had wind damage and the shape is just destroyed afterwards. They no longer have the tight ball-shape that makes them so beautiful. I do have one friend who religiously prunes his to try to take some of the weight off from the inside, but his is also planted on the north side of his house where it doesn't get much wind. I debated about getting another one and putting it in the place of one of the ones that I lost, since both were well away from the house, but I get way too much wind and I know they I will just have to cut them down again.
April 20, 200818 yr * Disclaimer: I am not an expert on landscaping in any way. I have just learned many things by trial and error. I do love it, though.
April 20, 200818 yr Author I'm not an expert either, that's why I'm asking for what has worked for people in NKY.
April 20, 200818 yr Holly would be my choice. These are beautiful, but some species can get up to 45 feet tall, so be careful and read your tag. Also, in order for it to produce berries, there must be a "male" tree around, I believe. This is what happened to a friend of mine. They bought a holly and it didn't produce the berries. The contacted the place that they bought it from and were told to buy the "male" tree. Next season, they had berries! If someone in your neighborhood has a holly that blooms, you shouldn't have any problem with this, wind will do it's job. My friends live about a mile from the next house.
April 20, 200818 yr In addition to the crape myrtle and japanese maple, consider (for this height) a lilac bush/tree (up to 15 feet). Mine is starting to bloom as we speak. Another interesting specimin is a Japanese Pieris. They can grow up to 12 feet tall and have beautiful pink/white blooms in the summer. Rose-of-Sharon comes in a variety of colors and up to 12 feet tall and is, to me, maintanence free. Wieglia have a nice pink bloom in the early spring and they fill in quite nicely. Thanks, TB&G. I will look into these. :thumb:
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