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Trees.
#2125131
05/29/17 12:14 PM
05/29/17 12:14 PM
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Pisgah Al
Bigbamaboy
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I want to plant some trees in my yard. I live on two acres and have a power line that crosses my front yard, so my choices are some what limited.
I want a tree that won't mess up my septic lines with the roots. It doesn't have to be a fruit or nut tree, but I'd be fine if it was. Maples are out bc of the root problems.
What would y'all recommend?
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?
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Re: Trees.
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
#2125306
05/29/17 03:32 PM
05/29/17 03:32 PM
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Marshall County
FurFlyin
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You want fast shade, or just trees to have trees?
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Re: Trees.
[Re: FurFlyin]
#2125684
05/30/17 05:42 AM
05/30/17 05:42 AM
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Pisgah Al
Bigbamaboy
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You want fast shade, or just trees to have trees? Yeah shade, but I don't want a tree that grows so fast it's weak. No bradford pears.
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?
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[Re: Bigbamaboy]
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05/30/17 06:55 AM
05/30/17 06:55 AM
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Marshall County
FurFlyin
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I'm going to plant some Basswood/Linden trees around the farm and one in my yard this fall. Beautiful trees that provide food for honeybees.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Re: Trees.
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
#2129384
06/04/17 06:22 AM
06/04/17 06:22 AM
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Prattville
Dkhargroves
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Prattville
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Any tree is gonna mess up your field lines. do you not have room anywhere else?
There is 2 different high fence. 1 small and one big! Mine was free range in the big pen and was not a breeder buck. Why does it have to be twisted around??
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Re: Trees.
[Re: Dkhargroves]
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06/04/17 11:42 AM
06/04/17 11:42 AM
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Pisgah Al
Bigbamaboy
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Any tree is gonna mess up your field lines. do you not have room anywhere else? Yeah, but that's the least used part of my yard. Away from everything and doubt anything else will grow there. Poor soil on that side of the house. The other side of my house has my garden, water and power along with a power and telephone pole/lines. Rules that out. Power lines cover my front yard. It would have to be low growing. I have one corner of the back yard I could plant anything I wanted. Not even a big oak would get too big there.
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?
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[Re: Bigbamaboy]
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06/21/17 04:19 AM
06/21/17 04:19 AM
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Alabama
Lilium10
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I love trees! About 20 years ago, I planted a Yoshino Cherry tree in my front yard. It has taken years for it to reach any power lines, and we are going to have to top it out some...but it is 20 years old. We planted it just beneath the power lines, however, if you were to give it just a little space, it would not get into the lines. It is a beautiful tree with silvery bark and a pretty green leaf. It blooms beautifully in spring with no weird smells. Honey bees love this tree. Root systems are on top of the ground. http://arbordayforum.com/showthread.php?7787-Yoshino-Cherry-Tree-Root-System
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06/21/17 05:02 AM
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Alabama
Lilium10
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I only know of ornamental trees. Weeping Cherry, Yoshino, Okame, and Kwanzan From what I gather, fruit cherry trees will not grow here because of the winter temperature fluctuations. They have chill requirements. Scientists are currently working on a low chill cherry. Testing these out in California and Florida. In Georgia, there is a man growing Stellas and Nanking and is having some success. Stella is sweet. Nanking is not sweet. He has a blog. http://atlantafruitman.wordpress.com/2009/04
Ninjas often dressed as gardeners.
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06/21/17 05:53 AM
06/21/17 05:53 AM
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USA
Maggie123
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I only know of ornamental trees. Weeping Cherry, Yoshino, Okame, and Kwanzan From what I gather, fruit cherry trees will not grow here because of the winter temperature fluctuations. They have chill requirements. Scientists are currently working on a low chill cherry. Testing these out in California and Florida. In Georgia, there is a man growing Stellas and Nanking and is having some success. Stella is sweet. Nanking is not sweet. He has a blog. http://atlantafruitman.wordpress.com/2009/04 Agreed. Most varieties of cherry trees require long and cool winters in order to produce enough blossoms in the spring that can turn into fruit. Fruit trees require a period of time called chill time which accumulates throughout cold weather seasons. Chill time begins as soon as the leaves fall off of the tree and extends to the first bloom. Cherry trees require between 600 and 700 hours of chill time to produce ample and healthy blossoms. The ideal temperature range for cherry trees during the winter is between 32 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit. We just don't get enough chill time to grow them.
Be kind to one another and tell the ones you love that you love them often. We never know what tomorrow will bring.
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[Re: Maggie123]
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06/21/17 06:06 AM
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Alabama
Lilium10
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I only know of ornamental trees. Weeping Cherry, Yoshino, Okame, and Kwanzan From what I gather, fruit cherry trees will not grow here because of the winter temperature fluctuations. They have chill requirements. Scientists are currently working on a low chill cherry. Testing these out in California and Florida. In Georgia, there is a man growing Stellas and Nanking and is having some success. Stella is sweet. Nanking is not sweet. He has a blog. http://atlantafruitman.wordpress.com/2009/04 Agreed. Most varieties of cherry trees require long and cool winters in order to produce enough blossoms in the spring that can turn into fruit. Fruit trees require a period of time called chill time which accumulates throughout cold weather seasons. Chill time begins as soon as the leaves fall off of the tree and extends to the first bloom. Cherry trees require between 600 and 700 hours of chill time to produce ample and healthy blossoms. The ideal temperature range for cherry trees during the winter is between 32 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit. We just don't get enough chill time to grow them. Thanks for clarifying, especially the ranges. I guess we will just have to visit those trees on a farm in the North. 
Ninjas often dressed as gardeners.
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[Re: Bigbamaboy]
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06/21/17 03:46 PM
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Andalusia, Al. Covington Co.
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Check Stark Bros...they have several varieties of cherries that are viable for zone 8, and even one for zone 9. Also, bush cherries like the Hansen should do ok down here. Bush cherries aren't true cherries, but the taste and texture is similar, although the fruit is slightly smaller.
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[Re: Bigbamaboy]
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06/21/17 03:51 PM
06/21/17 03:51 PM
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Andalusia, Al. Covington Co.
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On a side note...the bush cherries are also self-pollinating, so you don't have to have any other pollinators planted with them.
Well behaved women never make history.~ Out back
Quit laughing...I think I broke something.
Fifteen is my limit on Schnitzen-Gruben, Baby...
I have OCD and ADD, so everything has to be perfect, but only for a minute.
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