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Debsroots Northwest, MO(Zone 5a) Apr 02, 2005

I'm so excited....Hubby and I are getting 12 new trees planted on our property today. 2 European Whitespire Birch, 2 River Birch, 2 Bald Cypress, 3 Pin Oaks, 1 Shingle Oak, 1 White Swamp Oak, and 1 Red Oak. We have been in our home for almost 2 years and have lots of smaller trees planted that we purchased from Wal-Mart, Lowes, etc. But decided to splurge and get some larger trees 12 - 15 feet tall so we will be able to enjoy some shade much sooner.

The land we built our home on was hay ground and didn't really have any trees...except for a few big cottonwoods by the pond...these trees should have a big impact on our property. I'll post some pics later.

Deb

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Debsroots Northwest, MO(Zone 5a) Apr 02, 2005

A picture of one of the Pin Oaks. My dh standing by the tree with our beloved Australian Shepard.

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Debsroots Northwest, MO(Zone 5a) Apr 02, 2005

Picture of two of the Whitespire Birches....one clump, one single.

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Debsroots Northwest, MO(Zone 5a) Apr 02, 2005

These are kind of hard to see. In the front are two Bald Cypress....the large trees in the background by the pond are the Cottonwood trees. Cottonwood trees can be a little messy in the spring...but they are beautiful when all leafed out.

edited to say: if I get a chance...will post more pics of different ones, and later when they are leafed out will post the same ones again.

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treelover3 Minneapolis, MN(Zone 5a) Apr 02, 2005

Nice pics and trees.

You should have planted one of the baldcypress trees down near the water so the tree could develop the knees this tree is known for.

Thanks for posting the pics.
Mike

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Apr 06, 2005

New trees are even more exciting than a new car -- they appreciate in value instead of beginning to go downhill as soon as they leave the showroom!

Mike's right -- go get another baldcypress -- a very small one -- and plant it next to the water where it can adapt to the soggy conditions as it grows and form some knees.

Guy S.

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Debsroots Northwest, MO(Zone 5a) Apr 06, 2005

I just may get another bald cypress. Thanks for the suggestion

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GreenLife (Zone 10b) Apr 26, 2005

Wow. A pretty huge undertaking. I just added a dogwood and a red mulberry tree. I would like to add more, only my yard has limited space. It's great that you're adding invaluable trees to the environment.

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