Additional correct tree selections for large sites

The Green Man has been busy with exciting, new projects throughout the snowy weather. Spring 2015 will be here soon, and you'll be wanting trees for your homesite. Most take small to medium trees that max out at about 25 to 30'. Nonetheless many fine species are the right trees to plant on large estates or extensive sites. Always select a tree for its mature size. White fir (Abies concolor) is a terrific conifer for groupings to provide year round green:

White fir Check www.waynesboronursery.com to locate a retail outlet near you. Also, many new cultivars now exist with varying characteristics, such as degree of blueness. White fir makes a good substitute for the overplanted blue spruce. Another large site choice is black tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica). The fall coloration is spectacular. This tree adds value to your property. Also, it looks great in groupings of 3.

Black tupelo A correct large site tree for swampy areas or pondside is bald cypress (Taxodium distichum):

This tree looks evergreen, but it will give your some fall color before shedding its needles. Finally, of the maples, cultivars of sugar maple (Acer saccharum) are a fine choice. They do provide dense shade. Avoid red maples as they are overplanted and invasive. No 'Crimson King' Norway maples, and certainly avoid silver maples. Striped maple is good as well as upright Japanese maples, Amur maples, and hedge maples.