[Arid_gardener] Tree for narrow space

[Deedee]

Kelly,
You may want to consider just having a smaller tree in a large decortive pot 
so that you can eventually move it and replant elsewhere when it grows too 
large for the pot and then replace it with another one or different kind. 
There are numerous trees you could do this with depending on the sun/shade 
exposure in that particular spot. You don't mention whether you want the 
tree for shade, a sightbreak for just ornamental purposes.

Good luck.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Drew" <drew_linda at hotmail.com>
To: <kconroy at indigopartners.net>; <arid_gardener at CALS.arizona.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 9:11 AM
Subject: RE: [Arid_gardener] Tree for narrow space


>
> Hi, Kelly
>
> I am not an expert but I have been doing some
> research on trees for narrow spaces.
>
> Two feet is very narrow and I haven't found trees that
> could grow successfully in such a restricted space. You
> might look at yew pine (Podocarpus), hopbush (shrub),
> and nandina (shrub) as possibilities but even these will
> encroach onto the walkway.
>
> A vine might be a more realistic alternative. You would
> need to examine how much sun the space gets in summer
> and in winter to choose the best vine. You might be able
> construct a pergola (trellis) over the area for the vines
> to grow and provide the shade you would get from a
> tree if you had more space.
>
> Linda Drew
> Master Gardener
>
>>From: "Kelly Conroy" <kconroy at indigopartners.net>
>>To: <arid_gardener at CALS.arizona.edu>
>>Subject: [Arid_gardener] Tree Question
>>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:13:20 -0700
>>
>>I sent a question a few weeks back and have not received a reply, so I'm
>>going to try again.  Basically, I need to know what kind of tree I can
>>plant within 2 feet of my home and a flagstone walkway without it
>>destroying my foundation or lifting and cracking my flagstone?
>>
>>Please let me know.
>>
>>~ Kelly
>>
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