Help me pick a tree!

Discussion in 'Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest' started by Quincys Slave, Sep 6, 2011.

  1. Quincys Slave

    Quincys Slave Active Member

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    So many tree issues this year! I have a small dogwood that is dying and I want to replace it with something that grows faster to block the ugly view of the school behind our house. The location will be south facing, hot sun all day, we live in Ladner so wind is often quite strong and our soil is heavy clay although I have dug out and built up a bed with composted soil. I would like something that gets 30-40ft tall without invasive roots.

    Trees I was considering
    Japanese Snowbell
    Pacific Dogwood
    Maple of some sort (not Japanese due to the sun) Maybe Amur or Paperbark

    Trees we have already include Ginko Biloba, Eastern Redbed, Oyama Magnolia and another Dogwood

    Please help me decide, any opinions appreciated!
     
    Quincys Slave, Sep 6, 2011
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  2. David Payne Terra Nova

    David Payne Terra Nova Active Member

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    The Pacific Dogwood may give you problems with Anthracnose. Try Cornus kousa
     
    David Payne Terra Nova, Sep 7, 2011
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  3. jimmyq

    jimmyq Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Consider Gleditsia and Cercidiphyllum.
     
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  4. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    There is no reason to exclude Japanese maple due to the exposure, unless you plan to let it bake - in which case multiple other kinds listed will not be happy either.
     
    Ron B, Sep 7, 2011
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