What kind of tree?

Myself | July 16, 2016 | William Of Barsoom

[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?

[William of Barsoom]

White Oak, Redwood noted. As far as I know, they’d grow here. I assume both are relatively slow-growing — not that we want or need fast. But I guess I should have addend the question, ‘why’? Thanks...

[Safrguns]

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

[bgill]

Agree with white oak.

[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.

[ConservativeMind]

“The redwood species contains the largest and tallest trees in the world. These trees can live thousands of years.”

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequoioideae

[William of Barsoom]

Sycamore. I like that.

[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.

[William of Barsoom]

Fig tree. Nice symbolism. I like that too, he was part Jewish by heritage.

[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?

[Safrguns]

cool... hope it has a chance to grow real big!

[William of Barsoom]

The local nurseries have given us mostly pretty lame and obvious suggestions. We’ve already seen much better ideas here in the last few minutes. I love F.R....

[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.

[workerbee]

Oh that’s a shame. Good luck, let us know what you decide. Such a nice thing to do in honor of someone!