| One of our original trees planted by the builder died within 18 months. It was replaced by a Chinese Pistache and that also died within 18 months. The Chinese Pistache in the front yard is doing fine as are the 2 Bradford Pears that are alsos in the back. The tree is getting sufficent water...not too much and not too little. Can you suggest a good hardy tree for North Central TX? |
| I would be concerned that the soil where you've lost two trees is either not draining well or there are other obstacles to healthy root growth. I checked with Texas A&M their recommendations for the most fool-proof trees for north central Texas include: SMALL TREES Crapemyrtle (25'x 15'); Japanese Black Pine (25'x 20'); ; Japanese Persimmon (25'x 20); Loquat (15'x 12'); Mediterranean Fan Palm (10'x 15'); Mexican Buckeye (20'x 15'); Mexican Plum (12'x 20'); Possumhaw/Deciduous Holly (12'x 8'); Texas Mt. Laurel (15'x 10'); Vitex (20'x 15'); Windmill Palm (12'x 7'); Yaupon Holly (15'x 10'); MEDIUM TREES Anaqua (40'x 25'); Bradford Pear (25'x 15'); California Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera) (40' x 15'); Cedar Elm (45'x 30'); Lacey Oak (45'x 40'); Osage Orange (40' x 30'); Sierra Red Oak (40'x 30'); Texas Red Oak (25'x 20'). Hope these suggestions help! |
