GARDEN CLIPPINGS: The right tree in the right place will outlive you |
Picking a tree is not like picking a couch. You will outlive a couch, but a tree will outlive you.
Picking a tree is not like picking a couch. You will outlive a couch, but a tree will outlive you.
A tree’s growth likely will continue during several decades, perhaps even centuries, so it is important to choose trees with care, taking several factors into consideration.
Size matters. If you have enough space, you may not care how big a tree eventually will become. But if your tree is to be planted close to the house, you will want a smaller-growing ornamental tree. Evergreens are tricky because at planting, they may look innocent, but in a decade or two, an evergreen such as spruce or........