Posted by cav on September 12, 2004 at 00:50:57:
In Reply to: Re: Who is boarding up? posted by PS on September 11, 2004 at 23:22:35:
Live oaks are good, but there are also many other great trees that should be used more. I like elms and popash, and there's red maple, magnolia, cypress (bald and pond), black gum (tupelo), etc. I recommend taking a trip to the local native nursery near PS's house, tell them I sent you. They can hook you up with great plants at great prices.
Why diversify? It increases habitat value, and disease resistance, and it makes a much more interesting landscape. Beleive it or not, it was proven recently that live oaks forests are not a climax community, but a high stage transition associated with second growths. That means the ones i mentioned are ultimately sustainable in a natural setting.
And water oaks have their place, just not by your house.
: Live Oaks are the bomb; they are strong and resilient and very cool looking also. The huge and beautiful tree in my front yard is a Live Oak.
: Plant Live Oaks! Just say "no" to Water Oaks.