[William of Barsoom]

This may seem frivolous, but I assure you it is real. I'm on a small committee to select a tree for planting to honor a good man's memory who passed away 2 years ago. He was a moral man, a Christian, a father, and a good husband.

We live in the "Sandhills" of North Carolina, where there is ample but not excessive rain. It gets hot in the summer, with some days at 100 degrees, but in the winter while it does get below 32, it only very rarely goes much below. We do get one or two days at zero, but almost never below. We have been given a sunny spot. Pine trees of various kinds are extremely plentiful around here, so we were hoping to think of something distinctive -- but we're at a loss for what.

I'd appreciate any good and useful input. Thank you.

[wastoute]

White Oak.

[ConservativeMind]

Could a redwood tree grow there?

[Safrguns]

At Jericho, Zacchaeus climbed a sycomore-tree to see Jesus as he passed by

[HangnJudge]

Fig tree?

[PghBaldy]

Some gorgeous pictures of trees https://www.flickr.com/photos/flickr/galleries/72157644294692514/

[Trumpet 1]

Our Church in Rome, Ga. Was surrounded by Dogwood Trees. In Sunday School they explained how the blossoms represented the life of Christ. The Dogwood is a 30 ft tree with pretty white flowers right around Easter.

[workerbee]

I always like some sort of evergreen as a memorial tree. You may want to get advice from a local nursery on hardy trees native to the area.

[RebelTXRose]

If the tree is close to a building, Whatever tree you choose, please find out how close it should be planted.

[snarkpup]

I would check with the local agricultural extension office, or whatever the local equivalent is. They should know what would be compatible with the climate and would not have maintenance or pest problems. Certain species of trees, especially in some parts of the country, are being destroyed by bark beetles, gypsy moths, etc.

[shibumi]

Tress of quality take so long to grow.

Perhaps I could suggest a nice shrubbery?

[stylin19a]

Can the sandhills sustain an apple tree ?

You can count the number of seeds in an apple but only God can count the number of apples in a seed.

[CGASMIA68]

Go look around your local golf course(s) and in town(s) and see what ya like and if you don’t know take a pic or ask an employee or turf attendant what yer loo’ken at.

Plenty of stuff blooms in spring and thats a nice touch.Fall color too

[IronJack]

I don't know if a Black Walnut will grow in your soil and climate, but they are beautiful trees, very slow-growing and hardy, and their wood is getting scarcer and scarcer.

And if you like walnuts, you can always harvest them.

[Roccus]

Was gonna suggest sarvis tree for its spring blooms, but not sure about your area.

Try here

http://sandhillshorticulturalgardens.com/welcome.htm

[Eric in the Ozarks]

White swamp oak.

[PIF]

From Wiki
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandhills_(Carolina)#Vegetation

"Prior to agricultural use, most of the Sandhills were forested with longleaf pine, loblolly pine, turkey oak, and blackjack oak. In areas of extreme drainage, the forests are visibly scrubby. Oaks increase under conditions of wildfire exclusion, whereas longleaf pine will dominate under a regime of frequent fires. Understory vegetation is of plants that are well adapted to droughty conditions, as well as the frequent lightning-induced fires typical of the region. Wiregrass (Aristida spp.) is frequently extensive in the understory. Carnivorous plants, especially pitcher plants, often occur in the herb layer."

[JBW1949]

For a Christian man, plant a Dogwood...You do know the history of the Dogwood, don’t you???

[GunHoardingCapitalist]

My family plants Noble Fir four our fallen family members.

[PAR35]

I don’t think redwoods would do well there. I’m more familiar with the piedmont flora.

Tulip poplar, if they grow there, might be a good choice. Beech? Blight resistant chestnut?

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Here's a site that allow you to plant an olive tree is Israel in honor of someone:

http://loveisrael.com/olive-bond/