Imagine how all of these suburban neighborhoods that have all been planted with maple trees the last 20 years are going to look if disease hits maples the way it did Elms. Yikes.
Ash tree replacement
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I've spent way to much time this fall clearing mulberry and cedar. Every stump gets treated but a few yrs later those darn mulberry resprout. The are tough. Like eating them if in the woods though.
One of the articles I referenced above recommends staying away from maples. Over 30% of Iowa trees are maples, making them potentially susceptible to any "yet to be discovered" bug/blight.
Really nice non-typical bark. No seeds. A beautiful tree.
If size and speed matter go with a Tulip Tree(Liriodendron tulipifera)
A magnificent tree I've seen around central Iowa. On the recommendation of an arborist friend, I planted one this summer to replace a green ash.
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I wouldn't be shocked if that happens. I have 1 massive Oak in the front yard and a River Birch. I planted 1 more river birch in my back yard after the derecho took down a pine tree and an elm in my backyard. As soon as I can get rid of the trampoline in my backyard which will be awhile, I will plant another River Birch or a Japanese Blood Red Maple.
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I second the Tulip Tree which is a type of poplar tree, aka - fast growing.
Do not get a Black Locust, those are considered invasive species in many quarters, they spread like crazy and if not managed will become a problem.
Do not get a Black Locust, those are considered invasive species in many quarters, they spread like crazy and if not managed will become a problem.
As a change of pace, and native, American Basswood (Tilia americana) can be fast growing. It does have wing seeds but not a big problem. Lindens (also Tilia species) of Europe are more pollution tolerant than the A. Basswood may not grow as fast. Basswood and Linden have a small very fragrant mass of inconspicuous frilly blossoms in June. Groups of flowering Tilia's light sweet smell can make quite a wonderful late spring experience especially just before dusk.
Though they attract bees I have never heard this to be a bother. The fall color is muted, however. I have Tilia in my yards and IT is a favorite of the dozens of species I have planted.
If you want my advice plant bareroot in spring as soon as the ground is workable. I used to own a landscape company-for cost and results (serviceability and best growth) bareroot was my go-to. Potted plants are great if not too large or too long in the container.
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Though they attract bees I have never heard this to be a bother. The fall color is muted, however. I have Tilia in my yards and IT is a favorite of the dozens of species I have planted.
If you want my advice plant bareroot in spring as soon as the ground is workable. I used to own a landscape company-for cost and results (serviceability and best growth) bareroot was my go-to. Potted plants are great if not too large or too long in the container.
10 Popular Species of Linden Trees
Linden trees offer fragrant foliage and ample shade to any landscaped area. Plus, their flowers, which bloom from May to July, are a favorite of bees.
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Plant a linden if you hate your chainsaw. My neighbor and I each lost one in the derecho and the tree company went through an ungodly number of chains cutting them up.
That is a curious side note for planting, though it likely holds for other species.
Try running some of it through a log splitter. Pain in the ass stringy wood.
Count me in as another fan of Kentucky Coffee Tree, obviously go with a seedless plant.
Whatever you do, don't plant pin oak!!! Unless you like the tree dropping stuff 3-4 times throughout the spring-summer, and then hanging onto their leaves, so they can continue to drop all winter. Leaves are also very tough, so they don't mulch nearly as well as most other trees. I am a HARD pass on pin oaks.
The newer hybrid Elms do grow fast, but a word of caution. Japanese Beetles love them and they will turn brown and drop leaves under moderate to heavy infestations. Same for Lindens.
I have many havkberries, many are 50 feet plus. Very hardy and tough tree, very clean. I like that it drops the leaves before snow or ice happens. The walnuts and the oaks are very messy to keep a clean yard, all are 50 feet plus. The rest are cedar. I have over 50 trees on my property.
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Pair a tulip tree with a red maple and have beautiful cardinal and gold colors in the fall. Both grow relatively fast.
