I was looking online and found my zone for Lubbock Texas was 7a. I am leading up to something hang on.... I found a website 'www.fasttrees.com' has anyone heard of them? I am in need of trees asap for my new property. I think my biggest concern is I have a septic tank in my yard area and was concerned with root growth going downward instead of surface type....does that make since? I am in need of ideas and opinions.
Hi Lowens, Sorry but I've never heard of 'www.fasttrees.com' but here are some trees you may consider for your property. Sugar Maple. Magnolia. Japanese Maple. Arizona Ash. Desert Willow. Pecan Tree. Just type the names into your search engine and I'm sure you'll find the information you need and whether they'd be suitable for your area. I don't know what size your garden is so maybe none of the above are of any use to you. Perhaps someone will answer your query and be of more help than I can. P.S. Found this article at wisegeek.com which I thought might be interesting to you: Buying a tree for the yard requires significant preplanning as well as a vision for the future. Most tree species will outlive homeowners and possibly the home itself. Great care must be taken to insure the long-term health of the tree and a manageable maintenance plan for future owners. Buying a tree can add as much as 15% to the overall resale value of a home, but a poorly selected location or species can cost thousands of dollars in damages. Article continued...
http://www.nativesoftexas.com/catalog.html#Trees Hi lowens, I lived in Lubbock in the late 60's but at the time I wasn't interested in trees or gardening. I know the soil out there is wonderful for cotton and chrysanthemums tho. I think your best bet would be to contact the horiculture department at Texas Tech or the county extension office. The website above is as the name says, a list of Natives for Texas.....also has other plants listed. Also, from what I have read most tree roots systems stay within the first 4 feet below ground surface. There are some that will seek out water whereever they sense it, that's why the college or extension offce would be the place to get the best answers. Toni
Hi there, fellow Texan! I'm in the Odessa/Midland area. Here is the USA WatchDog link for checking out gardening centers and nurseries, be sure to add it to your Favorites: http://davesgarden.com/gwd/ No, I don't know of this nursery. You really should not plant anything over that tank. Someday you will need to dig it up for some reason or other. I speak from experience! We once had one at a lake cabin and every few years we had to have it serviced even though it was not broken. Go to your local tree nursery to find out what will survive your winters, hot summers, and drought. It will need to stand up to those dust storms too, so that means DEEP roots. 8)
