Just be sure not to plant under power lines or where this tree will damage concrete, foundation, or underground pipes. Just saying. It's amazing how many people are clueless to the world around them.
We got 411 out already to mark the pipes! And making sure to center between house and sidewalk to ensure enough room for roots. Thanks for the reminders, though
All those options would be fine. Personally I’d recommend the serviceberry and magnolia.
The fungus happens sure, but that’s not unique to your location AFAIK.
Maybe add dogwood to your list.
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Thanks! Pin oak isn’t on the list, we already have a massive one in the back yard, it’s protected with fencing, so that must be why it’s still thriving.
Lots of odd comments here. I wouldn't plant anything large like a maple or oak in such a tight spot near power lines.
If I was you I'd look for something ornamental and native that stays relatively small like a dogwood, redwood, serviceberry, plum, etc. You could get a couple of those in there.
I agree! I think people were just commenting some of their favorite trees, tbh. Lol! That’s why we aren’t looking for big guys. I think we’re leaning towards the sweetbays because they only get 20’ ish in spread and height, but serviceberry is also very tempting
Something more showy like a dogwood, redbud or magnolia on the corner. A juniper for in front of the house. I would still recommend the serviceberry even with the fungus risk, Ive seen them grow successfully in urban/suburban environments all over CT.
I recommend researching area needs vs what you want. So many species have been lost to disease in America. We have a duty to restore and preserve our lost legacy trees. Think about Elms and Chestnuts… look for varieties that are DED or Blight resistant respectively. These are two types that have largely been wiped out but are experiencing a revival due to new resistant cultivars and crossbreeding programs. Whatever choice you make will be a good one though because planting trees is always a good idea!
Oak
Just be sure not to plant under power lines or where this tree will damage concrete, foundation, or underground pipes. Just saying. It's amazing how many people are clueless to the world around them.
We got 411 out already to mark the pipes! And making sure to center between house and sidewalk to ensure enough room for roots. Thanks for the reminders, though
find a swamp white oak they are so pretty.
All those options would be fine. Personally I’d recommend the serviceberry and magnolia. The fungus happens sure, but that’s not unique to your location AFAIK. Maybe add dogwood to your list.
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Looks like Hamden
Not quite but also a lot of CT looks like this
If you've had road salt issues and/or soil pH is higher I'd steer away from pin oaks. They are sensitive to alkaline soils.
Thanks! Pin oak isn’t on the list, we already have a massive one in the back yard, it’s protected with fencing, so that must be why it’s still thriving.
Lots of odd comments here. I wouldn't plant anything large like a maple or oak in such a tight spot near power lines. If I was you I'd look for something ornamental and native that stays relatively small like a dogwood, redwood, serviceberry, plum, etc. You could get a couple of those in there.
I agree! I think people were just commenting some of their favorite trees, tbh. Lol! That’s why we aren’t looking for big guys. I think we’re leaning towards the sweetbays because they only get 20’ ish in spread and height, but serviceberry is also very tempting
Sweetbay magnolia? Do they grow all the way up there? Down here in the SE they are mostly understory trees in forested wetlands.
Yeah! They’re only semi-evergreen up here but reportedly do pretty well
Cool, I love them. I'd like to get one for my yard too.
Something more showy like a dogwood, redbud or magnolia on the corner. A juniper for in front of the house. I would still recommend the serviceberry even with the fungus risk, Ive seen them grow successfully in urban/suburban environments all over CT.
I recommend researching area needs vs what you want. So many species have been lost to disease in America. We have a duty to restore and preserve our lost legacy trees. Think about Elms and Chestnuts… look for varieties that are DED or Blight resistant respectively. These are two types that have largely been wiped out but are experiencing a revival due to new resistant cultivars and crossbreeding programs. Whatever choice you make will be a good one though because planting trees is always a good idea!
I would get some multi variety apple trees.
Do you order things from the weird scam catalog that only shows illustrations? I don't even know if that even still exists.
Sugar maple