Posted by Cheryl Isaak on November 14, 2010, 8:36 am
OK - I'm southern NH, but have to treat this area of the yard as warmish
Zone 4 - the wind really creates a very cold microclimate on that side of
the yard, especially around the proposed site - aka the top of the hill.
Needs to be drought tolerant once established, able to take wind and lots
sun. And give me some winter interest and some shade for the bench. Spread -
about 8-10 feet, height maxing at 20 foot. Don't mind pruning but would
object to anything that suckers.
I donšt want an evergreen - in the long view (up the hill) it is backed by
pines, oaks and maples and I think would get lost. Great bark or fruit that
would attract birds....
Go to town folks... I want to make this happen next spring and will be
putting my pennies aside to save for it.
Cheryl
Posted by Bill who putters on November 14, 2010, 10:32 am
> OK - I'm southern NH, but have to treat this area of the yard as warmish
> Zone 4 - the wind really creates a very cold microclimate on that side of
> the yard, especially around the proposed site - aka the top of the hill.
>
> Needs to be drought tolerant once established, able to take wind and lots
> sun. And give me some winter interest and some shade for the bench. Spread -
> about 8-10 feet, height maxing at 20 foot. Don't mind pruning but would
> object to anything that suckers.
>
> I donšt want an evergreen - in the long view (up the hill) it is backed by
> pines, oaks and maples and I think would get lost. Great bark or fruit that
> would attract birds....
>
> Go to town folks... I want to make this happen next spring and will be
> putting my pennies aside to save for it.
>
> Cheryl
Two of my favorites are Franklinia and Stewartia both however don't
like drought. Do OK here in zone 5 . I have them in shade too another
issue. Took 4 attempts to get the Stewartia take but persistence paid
off. Lovely trees.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stewartia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklinia
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Posted by Cheryl Isaak on November 26, 2010, 6:27 am
On 11/14/10 10:32 AM, in article
b2forewagner-AC28D3.10321914112010@news.supernews.com, "Bill who putters"
>
>> OK - I'm southern NH, but have to treat this area of the yard as warmish
>> Zone 4 - the wind really creates a very cold microclimate on that side of
>> the yard, especially around the proposed site - aka the top of the hill.
>>
>> Needs to be drought tolerant once established, able to take wind and lots
>> sun. And give me some winter interest and some shade for the bench. Spread -
>> about 8-10 feet, height maxing at 20 foot. Don't mind pruning but would
>> object to anything that suckers.
>>
>> I donšt want an evergreen - in the long view (up the hill) it is backed by
>> pines, oaks and maples and I think would get lost. Great bark or fruit that
>> would attract birds....
>>
>> Go to town folks... I want to make this happen next spring and will be
>> putting my pennies aside to save for it.
>>
>> Cheryl
>
> Two of my favorites are Franklinia and Stewartia both however don't
> like drought. Do OK here in zone 5 . I have them in shade too another
> issue. Took 4 attempts to get the Stewartia take but persistence paid
> off. Lovely trees.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stewartia
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklinia
Both lovely, but I think this location would not work for either of them.
Thank you!
Cheryl
Posted by Brooklyn1 on November 14, 2010, 10:36 am
On Sun, 14 Nov 2010 08:36:06 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
>OK - I'm southern NH, but have to treat this area of the yard as warmish
>Zone 4 - the wind really creates a very cold microclimate on that side of
>the yard, especially around the proposed site - aka the top of the hill.
>Needs to be drought tolerant once established, able to take wind and lots
>sun. And give me some winter interest and some shade for the bench. Spread -
>about 8-10 feet, height maxing at 20 foot. Don't mind pruning but would
>object to anything that suckers.
>I donšt want an evergreen - in the long view (up the hill) it is backed by
>pines, oaks and maples and I think would get lost. Great bark or fruit that
>would attract birds....
>Go to town folks... I want to make this happen next spring and will be
>putting my pennies aside to save for it.
>Cheryl
Your ground is not frozen, you can plant now... now is a good time to
check local nurseries for bargains.
Hawthorn is a tree for all seasons, beautiful aromatic flowers in
spring/summer, dense green summer foliage, a prolific producer of
edible bright red fruits, gorgeous long lasting deep crimson fall
foliage, and interesting winter form/bark. Hawthorn is a tough tree,
touts many medicinal uses, and a favorite of song birds. There are
hundreds of varieties of Hawthorn, they make lovely specimen trees,
singularly and in groups.
I have a Washington Hawthorn:
http://i51.tinypic.com/n5fxqx.jpg
Loaded with fruit... taken through my window a few minutes ago:
http://i52.tinypic.com/xo2ums.jpg
Posted by Cheryl Isaak on November 26, 2010, 6:32 am
On 11/14/10 10:36 AM, in article 9rsvd6p6hl20ffdjv982mdk7deontcc2ee@4ax.com,
"Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote:
> On Sun, 14 Nov 2010 08:36:06 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
>
>> OK - I'm southern NH, but have to treat this area of the yard as warmish
>> Zone 4 - the wind really creates a very cold microclimate on that side of
>> the yard, especially around the proposed site - aka the top of the hill.
>>
>> Needs to be drought tolerant once established, able to take wind and lots
>> sun. And give me some winter interest and some shade for the bench. Spread -
>> about 8-10 feet, height maxing at 20 foot. Don't mind pruning but would
>> object to anything that suckers.
>>
>> I donšt want an evergreen - in the long view (up the hill) it is backed by
>> pines, oaks and maples and I think would get lost. Great bark or fruit that
>> would attract birds....
>>
>> Go to town folks... I want to make this happen next spring and will be
>> putting my pennies aside to save for it.
>>
>> Cheryl
>
> Your ground is not frozen, you can plant now... now is a good time to
> check local nurseries for bargains.
>
> Hawthorn is a tree for all seasons, beautiful aromatic flowers in
> spring/summer, dense green summer foliage, a prolific producer of
> edible bright red fruits, gorgeous long lasting deep crimson fall
> foliage, and interesting winter form/bark. Hawthorn is a tough tree,
> touts many medicinal uses, and a favorite of song birds. There are
> hundreds of varieties of Hawthorn, they make lovely specimen trees,
> singularly and in groups.
> I have a Washington Hawthorn:
> http://i51.tinypic.com/n5fxqx.jpg
>
> Loaded with fruit... taken through my window a few minutes ago:
> http://i52.tinypic.com/xo2ums.jpg
Truly drool worthy and also on my short list. Thanks Sheldon
All other thing being equal, I'd have planted a tree this fall. Just
couldn't make it work for many (personal ) reasons.
But, I have filled the hole where the old pine was with leaves and manure
and shredded paper and will top it up when I can over the winter with more.
So I have a good spot in the spring.
Cheryl
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> Zone 4 - the wind really creates a very cold microclimate on that side of
> the yard, especially around the proposed site - aka the top of the hill.
>
> Needs to be drought tolerant once established, able to take wind and lots
> sun. And give me some winter interest and some shade for the bench. Spread -
> about 8-10 feet, height maxing at 20 foot. Don't mind pruning but would
> object to anything that suckers.
>
> I donšt want an evergreen - in the long view (up the hill) it is backed by
> pines, oaks and maples and I think would get lost. Great bark or fruit that
> would attract birds....
>
> Go to town folks... I want to make this happen next spring and will be
> putting my pennies aside to save for it.
>
> Cheryl