tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1353380576353820444.post4638584681584524149..comments2024-01-07T21:54:18.562-08:00Comments on Tree Notes: Five Tall, Narrow Deciduous TreesGenevieve Netzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08004780820713448880noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1353380576353820444.post-53169145950352985362009-02-21T20:35:00.000-08:002009-02-21T20:35:00.000-08:00Sassafras trees are attractive, and also, they do ...Sassafras trees are attractive, and also, they do have a neat-sounding name. :)Genevieve Netzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004780820713448880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1353380576353820444.post-57581438573451552092009-02-20T19:04:00.000-08:002009-02-20T19:04:00.000-08:00I carefully considered the Hickories, but settled ...I carefully considered the Hickories, but settled on a <A HREF="http://flatbushgardener.blogspot.com/2009/02/sassafras-albidum-sassafras.html" REL="nofollow">Sassafras</A>, <I>Sassafras albidum</I>, as my tree. I decided I didn't want something too tall and looming over the houses, which are typically 35' feet high. Most references cite the typical maximum height as 60', though exceptional specimens in perfect growing conditions can get taller than that. It should grow at least one foot a year, which is reasonable.Chris Kreussling (Flatbush Gardener)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08467595231097695124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1353380576353820444.post-70374939799140064502007-07-08T22:07:00.000-07:002007-07-08T22:07:00.000-07:00A hickory will be very slow-growing -- about 6 inc...A hickory will be <I>very</I> slow-growing -- about 6 inches per year. That's the one bad thing about them. In ten years, a hickory would grow about 5 feet. You would truly be planting a tree for future generations if you decide to go with a hickory.<BR/><BR/>You can buy hickory seed at <A HREF="http://www.sheffields.com/" REL="nofollow">Sheffield's Seed Company</A> or you might find a tree at a nursery, though they're not too common.Genevieve Netzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004780820713448880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1353380576353820444.post-30144380618571246122007-07-07T20:48:00.000-07:002007-07-07T20:48:00.000-07:00Thank you! This is a good list.I mentioned that I'...Thank you! This is a good list.<BR/><BR/>I mentioned that I'm planning for the eventual replacement of some aging and failing maple trees in my backyard. The lots where I live are wide for New York City, but still only 50 feet wide. Hence the search for narrower crowns. I want a deciduous tree because of the moderating effects on temperatures in winter and summer.<BR/><BR/>A Tulip tree is definitely too large for the space. I like the idea of a hickory. Wildlife value is another factor I'm considering.Chris Kreussling (Flatbush Gardener)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08467595231097695124noreply@blogger.com