Ficus Altissima / Council Tree... branching?
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Comments (16)I went silent for a few days--it does happen occasionally--and didn't respond to comments on this thread as I intended. But I'm back for a few remarks. I like it when people write back and certainly want to encourage you folks to keep on doing so. I think the difference between the rage level caused by a fallen tree and animal damage is that the animal damage is pure loss, while a fallen tree has a good deal to offer: mulch, wood for terracing, steps, firewood perhaps. We have wild boars, mice, and, recently and by far the worst, roe deer. So far fencing the garden with flagging tape has kept the deer at bay. Apparently we have wolves moving into our area, and, if the sheepherders can figure out how to protect their flocks, perhaps the wolves will turn their attention to the deer. It's a wild world here in the hills. Concerning garden design opportunities opened up by this, uh, opening, well, yes, unexpected events do get my creative juices cheerfully flowing. This is pretty simple, though, just an extension of the pergola. Everything else ought to stay pretty much as before, though I have set to work on some tasks I'd had in mind for a while, developing the paths and steps down in that area, and maybe I'll add a seat. The additional light won't make a lot of difference one way or the other, I think, except that lilac 'Charles Joly' will probably appreciate the change. Gean, and others, if you do start planning a trip to Italy, keep us in mind. We have room for guests and I certainly do love showing the garden. Rose season starts at the end of April and runs through about mid-June but is heavily conditioned by the weather. This year with our very rainy gray spring (my fingers keep wanting to type sproing, which is an apt description of the season) the warm climate roses have been somewhat iffy--better recently as it's warmed up--while the once bloomers have been generally glorious. But even in bad years there's always something to see. Melissa...See MoreFast growing shade tree
Comments (30)Actually the southernmost native range of Longleaf Pine is in northwest Lee County, which extends down to USDA zone10a and they could probably easily grow in Broward Co (10a/10b) Longleaf Pine should be planted much more than other pines because before European settlement the longleaf pine forest dominated as much as 90 million acres stretching from Virginia south to Florida and west to eastern Texas. Its range was defined by the frequent widespread fires that occurred throughout the southeast. This rich ecosystem has now been regulated to less than 5% of its presettlement range or about 3 million acres. Its range has decreased a lot over time. And their conservation status is now in the Threatened range (Vulnerable). They are much more resistant to pest and diseases than many other native pines which in turn they reach their full size at age 150 years old and they can live up to 300 or 400 years. The Longleaf Pine also has the largest cones of any eastern U.S. Pine, which can be up to 10 inches long and some reach about the size of a football. The needles of young trees can reach up to 18 inches long which are the longest needles of any pine tree in the world. They grow slow for about 3 to 8 years while in the "grass stage" in this stage, longleaf pine seedlings resemble a clump of grassÂand hence the name. But after that they shoot up like a rocket and can equally reach or exceed the growth of a loblolly pine during the "rocket stage". Here is a link that might be useful: The Longleaf Alliance...See MoreThe Perfect Trees
Comments (20)Crazy how we try and plant things so perfectly, follow these documents and right ups. Are so afraid of root flare, planting to deep...when to water....when to fertilize....screen them...etc etc. Then you have trees growing out of stone. Reminds me at my house...I built a pretty elaborate raised vegetable bed. Spent about 1k on lumber, and dirt....added proper amendments, etc.... Behind my house their is a field...right in the middle of the field on top of some compost and rocks is a beautiful squash plant. It's like...really?...See Moretrees that should NEVER be planted ...
Comments (96)I live on forty acres in Oklahoma, am planning an orchard, and disagree that many of these trees should not be planted. Crabapples are used in cider - they have an intense flavor. They are also good pollinator trees for other apples. The eleagnus bushes are currently being promoted as fruit bushes - easy edible landscaping plant. If you harvest the berries, spreading is less likely. Though, in fairness, I do admit this probably isn't a great idea. Mimosas are nitrogen fixers, so are a good interplanting choice for a permaculture orchard garden. Also, the half of my property that is not a part of the oak forest is some land that was destroyed during the Dust Bowl and it's just now recovering a little bit, but the soil quality is so poor; Mimosas will improve it. And they won't spread to the forest because it's too dark. On my lot, silver maples grow in the margins of the oak forest, and can be harvested for syrup. The only plants I dislike are arborvitaes, because they are a menace to our oak forests and they carry cedar apple rust. I even like lombardy poplars. There are very few where I live, but my neighbor has three old trees, and they have neither disease nor suckering problems. I do, however, understand that your demographic is probably suburban homeowners....See Moretapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)
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