We have quite a large yard in front of our house, that just screams for a tall, wide, well-proportioned tree. As a feature, and for shade on hot summer days.
Since we’re getting on, there’s a definite danger that all we’ll ever see is a spruce… Hubby’s set his heart on Oak, a tree that grows very slowly, but I’m afraid there’ll be just enough shade for the field mice in our lifetime. Elm trees, on the other hand, grow fast, and they’re beautiful too. Maybe I can get hubby ’round to planting one of those…
Come on, you say – you’re not that old… (keep it coming, keep it coming!), and that’s true. We can enjoy the tree of our choice while it’s growing, and find shade elsewhere. That’s true also. A fast-growing birch is lovely, but there’s so much wild birch around here – I’d love something different. I wonder if Elm can do cold temperatures. Very cold sometimes. I know there are some very old specimens around in this country, but I’d rather not have to build a house for the thing in winter. If not, I’ll be canvassing for Elm…
Stumble it!
