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ivanjay205

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In my last house my wife and I planted an elm tree as a bare root when we bought the house. We watched it grow over 8 years and took family pics in front of it. It became an important thing to us. We sold the house to a young couple as we were when we bought and gave it to them as a present.

In our new house we want to start the tradition. But this time, a bit wiser, want to think about what type of tree since we are staying here for a long time.

I am on long island (ny) and backyard faces north so it is shady from the house. We have a pine back there which makes a MESS and I dont
Like it. But it is massive so it is staying.

What is a good recommendation on a tree? Is an elm a good tree, something else a better alternative? I am not knowledgable about the types etc


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That would depend on what you mean by good. Something that flowers would be nice but probably a mess to clean after the flowers die off. Many weeping trees look nice as well


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I like oaks but then they can be messy when they have their little nuts and acorns falling. good luck.
 
Yea I love them. In 20 years it will look great :)

I am thinking let the roots set and let it grow a bit before staking and training it, agreed?


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