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Tree/Shrub Suggestions for Backyard Landscaping Project
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Posted by pmsmith2032 Z5 (My Page) on Wed, Jan 25, 12 at 14:09
| My wife and I are putting together plans to landscape our backyard this coming Spring and are looking for tree/shrub suggestions. We ideally are looking to improve privacy and have a "northwoods feel". Some of the species we are looking at include:
Paper Birch
River Birch (one already planted at the back of the yard about mid-way from left to right)
Cedar (Red or White)
Maples
Douglas, Balsam, and Frasier Firs
Canadian Hemlock
Dogwoods
Viburnium
Holly
Pines (Jack, Red)
Oaks
Spruce
Winterberry
Lilac
Rose of Sharon
Serviceberry
Redbud
We have a thread on the ladscape design forum that includes many more specifics and includes diagrams and pictures:
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/design/msg0109232924401.html?53
Thanks in advance!
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RE: Tree/Shrub Suggestions for Backyard Landscaping Project
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| I would avoid Maples due to the mess, diseases amd root structures. Dogwoods and Redbuds are understory trees so they prefer a bit of shade from bigger surrounding trees. Redbuds usually don't look nice in old age. River Birch will send up suckers as far out as the roots go. Cedars will make a mess on anything that is below them. |
RE: Tree/Shrub Suggestions for Backyard Landscaping Project
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| Thanks Franknjim. What trees would you recommend for fall color (reds and oranges)? Thanks! |
RE: Tree/Shrub Suggestions for Backyard Landscaping Project
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| I think red and sugar maples are alright. They don't seem to reproduce too annoyingly where I'm at. |
RE: Tree/Shrub Suggestions for Backyard Landscaping Project
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| Riverbirch drops branches like crazy when mature - and the beautiful bark all but disappears. If you like the spread of it, it has advantages, but I regret the 3 that we planted once I saw some fully mature ones elsewhere --- where the kids are in charge of regularly picking up branches. |
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