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WHAT IS HAPPENING TO OUR TREES?

May 02, 2000

Have you noticed that some of our neighborhood trees are dying? One of the problems is that the Arizona Ash trees that were planted when the houses were built have a short life span. They typically live only 20-30 years. If you have Arizona Ash trees in your yard you may want to start planning what you will plant to replace them, before they die. Trees can help shade your plants and grass during the hot months. Good trees can also add value to a home.
In speaking with some area nurseries, I was told that Oak trees add the most value to your home. It is also a great advertising bonus when you sell your home. Some of the suggestions for good trees were: Burr Oak, Live Oak, Red Oak, and a new species developed by Texas A&M called the Monterey Oak. This new Monterey Oak tree has a rapid growth rate (approx. 5 feet a year), is designed for Texas, and is evergreen. If you are looking for a lot of shade, the Burr Oak is one of the largest oak trees. If you have any suggestions of trees that have worked well for you, let us know.