Need tree selection help!

annie1914 · 11th January 2008, 11:26 AM

I live in southern Indiana, USA - across the Ohio river from Louisville Kentucky - I had 2 Cleveland Select trees that were destroyed by wind - I am looking to plant 1 tree in the center of small front yard , instead of 2 , one right & one left - since I will be 80 years old this year, had 4 heart attacks, operations, etc I presumed the Cleveland Selects would outlast me - I was wrong, which is good -I would like suggestions on what to plant that I would enjoy watching grow -
Thank you in advance for your reply - mg hailey

treevet · 11th January 2008, 05:17 PM

Ornamental pears are banned from planting in most city and park situations because of the results described. If it is a tree you want to "watch" grow we want a tree with somewhat excellerated growth, and resistant to the wind damage that may or may not be common in your yard. A few of my choices would be a new cultivar of sycamore that is both disease (anthracnose), and drought tolerant. I ve planted a few of them and they have put on alot of size in 2 years, and are quite strong wooded (handsome tree). Some others to consider are , a new cultivar of sugar maple (as you are south as I am for this tree), the newest A. Elm cultivar on the market (fast growth, low wind damage risk), Autumn blaze maple, silver, red maple cultivar with stronger wood than silver but that growth rate and gorgeous fall red to orange color.

Just a few that immediately come to mind as superior trees, quick growth and some wind damage resistance.

11th January 2008, 11:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
annie1914 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 4	Need tree selection help! I live in southern Indiana, USA - across the Ohio river from Louisville Kentucky - I had 2 Cleveland Select trees that were destroyed by wind - I am looking to plant 1 tree in the center of small front yard , instead of 2 , one right & one left - since I will be 80 years old this year, had 4 heart attacks, operations, etc I presumed the Cleveland Selects would outlast me - I was wrong, which is good -I would like suggestions on what to plant that I would enjoy watching grow - Thank you in advance for your reply - mg hailey

11th January 2008, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
treevet Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 979	Re: Need tree selection help! Ornamental pears are banned from planting in most city and park situations because of the results described. If it is a tree you want to "watch" grow we want a tree with somewhat excellerated growth, and resistant to the wind damage that may or may not be common in your yard. A few of my choices would be a new cultivar of sycamore that is both disease (anthracnose), and drought tolerant. I ve planted a few of them and they have put on alot of size in 2 years, and are quite strong wooded (handsome tree). Some others to consider are , a new cultivar of sugar maple (as you are south as I am for this tree), the newest A. Elm cultivar on the market (fast growth, low wind damage risk), Autumn blaze maple, silver, red maple cultivar with stronger wood than silver but that growth rate and gorgeous fall red to orange color. Just a few that immediately come to mind as superior trees, quick growth and some wind damage resistance.

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