Our HOA rules state that homeowners have 2 trees in their front yard. Also, it would be a duplication of the tree in our neighbor's yard. I'm thinking of another Chanticleer Pear, but don't know if it would do well in a lawn area. I'd prefer an easy maintenance tree, that doesn't make a mess and that we can walk under when we mow the lawn. It gets 6+ hours of sun per day, and has sandy, alkaline soil. I like your suggestion of using a large shrub in place of the Celebration Maple.ĭo you have any suggestions for a small tree to plant in place of the Western Hackberry, that would do well in an irrigated lawn on the north side of the house. It is evident that tree #1, 2 and 3 were inappropriately selected.īased on your information and my research, we are planning to remove the Celebration Maple and the Western Hackberry. I've also attached a plot plan of our front yard, indicating mature diameters of the four trees. Planted in our neighbor's yard, 11 feet from our house. Planted in our front lawn, 10 feet from the house. It is planted 14 feet from our house, 4 feet from the edge of the driveway, and 12 1/2 feet from the Red Oak tree. Planted in the 8-foot wide rock mulch next to the driveway. Pay closeĪttention to the rating and the comments: Here is the Front Range Recommended Tree List. Smaller/upright tree or columnar evergreens. Here are some links that would assist you in picking a It wouldĪlso depend on how large the nearby oak tree would get. Not knowing how much space is available between the house /ĭriveway / park tree, it is difficult to recommend a specific tree. Dig as much of the root ballĪs possible (at least 90-95% retention), and wrap the root ball and keep wet or Water wellįrom the trunk to the dripline the day before digging. This is best done in early spring before it leafs out. Tree that has been in the ground with the intention of trying to save it can beĪ challenge. You didn't specify how large the maple is, but digging up a It appears the Celebration Maple is not the best choice, nor Here is a good article on tree roots, driveways and Is some additional information on trees and their roots. Uncompacted soil and oxygen, which includes under a driveway and sidewalk. A 12-inch diameter tree will have rootsĪbout 18 feet in all directions. Tree root systems extend about one to 1-1/2 feet out from the See this link for more information on tree placement: In the case of the Chanticleer Pear, it should be at least 17įeet from the house the Celebration Maple at To have problems with iron chlorosis in alkaline, heavy clay soils.Ī rule of thumb is to plant trees a distance equal to at least 2/3 of their mature height fromĪny structure. Freemanii maples are hybrids of Silver and Red Maples, and do tend 'Celebration' or the Celebration Maple has a columnar shape and reaches 45 feet tall and 25 feet wide. It isĪ smaller tree with a pyramidal, upright shape with a height of 25 feet and width Tolerance, adaptiveness to alkaline soils and a wide range of soil types. Or 'Chanticleer' Pear is a highly rated tree for the Front Range due to its drought
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