LIke a window, perhaps. Skip to Content. I grew up with large silver maples and while in spring they do have their 'wing' drop it's not much and the next lawn mowing gets rid of them. There are a number of varieties available that produce and drop fewer pods. Is there a way to stop Crepe Myrtles from blooming and making a huge mess on my patio? A single tree can be covered in thousands of these grotesque little creatures (which are actually caterpillars), earning the catalpa the nickname of "fish bait" tree. Whether it be a high risk of cracking, breaking, killing other plants, or simply stinking up the place – you’ll want to stay as far away from these trees as possible. It a 3ft diameter root ball 2 1/2 ft deep. There are many varieties. Not a good idea to hit them with the riding mower either. First they drop their leaves, then the seed pods which are inside what appears to be a cross between a leaf and a flower petal. Chinese tallow trees may look harmless, but they’re actually pretty invasive and will take over your yard like weeds. I could not stand the thing. Read on for the top 12 trees fit for small spaces. They also tend to have very weak branches which is always a no-no. Four years ago, I moved into a tiny home built in 1936. When airborne, they are as dangerous as grenades. Ugh! Constant battle. I asked someone for enough to make a tree. They don't just shed twigs, either. Photo by HQ Lightroom Presets on Unsplash. Plums--squishy, rotting fruit through July and August, squashed all over your walkways and patio. But the same objection can't be leveled at the males since they lack this undesirable feature. I see some comments about trees that I would say are normal for trees that lose their leaves in the fall. Tree roots pushed it out of ground. Ginkgo Trees produce a fruit that, to put it plainly, stinks. Like every pretty thing though, trees require maintenance. Some of these North American trees are astonishingly old. Jayme, I so agree with your information. I mean.. when I bought the house I though, that's a cool maple. Jacaranda, the perfect beautiful tree for someone else's yard! French scientists have recorded a sound trees make when they undergo drought stress. Have you noticed that a few broadleaf trees change color in fall, but don't drop their leaves? It had a slow growth. My Cart. Ouch! They are a hardy, easy-care choice—as long as you don’t plant female gingko trees, which drop messy fruit that is so smelly, it will make your time outside unbearable. Gum balls may sound appetizing, but in reality, they are neither sweet nor edible. If the outer shells have already fallen off, then you will have a million of these too. This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. And yes, they can be sharp enough to pierce through gardening gloves, a thin shoe sole...and definitely skin. I don't know how many problems are involved with the Dutch Elm trees anymore , but I owned a property years ago that had very large Box Elder trees in the back yard. The 12 Best Trees for Small Spaces and Front Yards So loud was the sound we jumped out of bed sound sleep. It's surface roots were everywhere and nearly breaking into my patio. Not all real Christmas trees are equal, and the best types of Christmas trees for you depend on whether you want a nice aroma, easy clean-up or strong branches. ... October is the best time to plant a tree but don’t plant before mid September. All trees have their pros and cons. Note: Like sweet gum balls, acorns (and pecans too) can be used in a variety of craft projects. Don't forget to watch for the worms. When picking a tree, ask if the trees holds its fruit. They’ll tap in to this fund any time they need to convert more sunlight into energy. Sharon from NW Arkansas on June 05, 2019: Wow so glad to find your hub, Thank you for posting. Scientists do not fully understand why some oak trees fail to drop their leaves in fall. If you have large, well-established trees, you may tolerate the cons because you are reticent to sacrifice the tree's shade for the time it takes a newer model to grow to adulthood. It had only a 6 inch stump so I thought it would be respectibly easy to remove. _g1.setAttribute('src', _g1.getAttribute('data-src') ); Just step outside, and there will be all the pecans you can eat right for the taking! Cost us $1,500. I love seeing them far away, in other people's yards! Peach trees and plum trees require spring, summer, and fall disease control treatments for best results. This invasive species is known for crowding out other plants, and refusing to die even when cut down. So very insightful and informative. In someone else's yard. Here are some recommended trees for us lazy landscapers, but keep in mind that while these trees don't shed as drastically as the five listed above, they do still drop leaves, fruit, flowers, etc. A. Question: Are there crabapple trees that don't drop anything? To take down and cut up and grind trunk. They began growing 5000 years ago: about the … Cost to us to trim up beautiful old tall oak to save. I guess they like the warmer climates. You could also try planting a Little Gem Magnolia, also known as the dwarf Southern magnolia. Keep in mind, however, that while evergreen trees may not shed their leaves the same way, they can drop petals, needles, and fruit, so there is still a bit of maintenance and cleanup required. And they are home to the catalpa worm. According to Landscape Architecture Magazine: “These spots won’t kill the trees, but they’ll disfigure them so badly that you’ll wish they were dead.”. _g1.classList.remove('lazyload'); I had never seen the little ones before with the petite blossoms. However, they require lots of water, and when it is not available – they seek it from wherever they can, including: sewage pipelines and other underground water sources. Attic & Basement Storage Ideas to Gain More Space. In addition to the twigs and branches, they shed their leaves. Those with leaves that fall off yearly are called deciduous while those with leaves that stay on are called evergreen. Now only 1 weed sapling (it’s life unsured ) First one Elm tree died, back with Dutch Elm disease, cost us to have removed from city street where it fell. Tiny beetles called emerald ash borers are capable of wiping out these trees completely. What a mistake. They said " only if you take them all." The two I mentioned in the article, Golden Raindrops and Profusion both hold their tiny apples all winter. Far far away from mine. . Had a wooden privacy screen put in at edge of patio. Maidenhair trees are also pollution-tolerant. You didn't want to mow over too many of them, because they would congeal under the mower and create a mess. If you want to keep any nice enough to eat, you will have to string bird-netting under and make a hobby of it, but who can eat hundreds of plums, anyway? I don't personally know of anyone who plants them intentionally, especially near houses, but that doesn't mean you are safe from their presence. _g1 = document.getElementById('g1-logo-mobile-inverted-img'); Some oak trees are sturdier than others. Step on an unseen cone, and you were asking for a broken ankle. We had 10 large trees when we purchased our home 25 years ago. I moved into my Oakland, CA home 10 years ago, and the main trees in the yard were a lemon tree (no special cultivar), several plum trees, and several loquats, I advise, NEVER plant ANY of these trees anywhere you might want to go near. They were old and dignified and planted right against the house. I have two large Cottonwoods in my back yard and their cotton make it impossible to be in the back yard for about six weeks every spring/early summer. If you have one of the non-sterile varieties, it will shed not only its leaves, but also thousands of "gum balls". My home owners experience has been a hard lesson with trees. No. Oh...and the raking job that lies ahead. They almost look too perfect, like drawings where each leaf is painstakingly reproduced. The first consideration is the size of the site. Keep scrolling to learn why these trees are such a pain. The later arrivals, oak and beech, have not. Others, however, produce acorns, which are very fascinating, but difficult to rake up. !! When most people think of trees they think of sturdy fixtures that have the potential to live for hundreds of years. Sycamore trees are popular, but if they don’t get enough water they can develop ‘cankers’ on their trunk. I had a liquidamber tree in my back yard and it was awful. I just tolerated his comments because I wasn't going to de-plant them, haha. Here are 20 types of trees you do not want growing in your yard. We do have an oak tree on the property, but it's very far from the house and garden areas, all by itself. What a horrendous and almost impossible to clean up mess those trees made with their golf ball sized spikey balls that were as hard as rocks! 5 Trees To Shade Your Desert. Thank you Denise! I have millions of little brown flakes that fall from my beech trees, they get everywhere, I spend lots of hours trying to sweep them up, once I've done it I turn around and they are back, they drive me mad. Although, hybrid poplar trees grow quickly and are nice to look at, they are very vulnerable to diseases and only have a lifespan of approximately 15 years. These trees can often cause certain problems, especially when being planted in a yard. I love trees anyhow, and the video, the music, the humor and the info here is outstanding. I love oak trees for their shade, their amazing size, and of course all the folklore and legends that surround them. _g1 = document.getElementById('g1-logo-mobile-inverted-source'); We've got advice on choosing, planting and caring for trees, from fast-growing shade trees to trees that will last hundreds of years. And those sweet, white flowers? Silver Maple Tree If you brush up against the leaves, you might find yourself covered in little friends. I swear it dropped leaves 365 days a year and the leaves were a great pain to rake up. I live in Limousin, S W France now, and the whole area is covered in oak and sweet chestnut woodlands. It was an absolute monster to remove compared to any normal tree I've removed. _g1 = document.getElementById('g1-logo-inverted-source'); Don't forget that pecan wood smells heavenly in a fireplace, and when used in a smoker gives meat a savory flavor. _g1.classList.remove('lazyload'); In fact, baseball bats are made from their wood. I love this hub. Heavy snow or ice or … White Pines are our nightmare. Magnolia trees are both beautiful and strong, but they attract a lot of bees, which could lead to problems for obvious reasons. They also deposit an absolutely incredible tonnage of leaves, and not just a few at a time. Now I have an oak tree that can drop a tree-sized limb if someone sneezes inside the house. What are these little flakes and what are their purpose? Where there are neighbors to clean up... you will find 20 - 50 bags of these balls out for waste pickup. Denise Handlon from North Carolina on October 15, 2012: Hi Sharkye11-I just added your hub to my Tree hub. Whether this is due to their height, or the fact that there are more species of oaks in some places than other trees, it is still something to take into consideration if you have an oak planted too close to your house. (Or from your car!). While you are busy raking leaves and twigs and large chunks of bark, you will also find the seed pods. They constantly shed their needles in the pool and would clog the filter. Finally the last insult....pine cones all winter. Of course the answer to the first problem is to get a woodburning stove, and to the second - a pig! Somewhere under that knee-deep crunchy carpet though, lie your prized delicacies . Flowering trees add color to a landscape. Almost everyone loves a beautiful tree. This tree has very large, heart-shaped leaves, which look incredibly lush and well-groomed during the spring and summer. Not to mention the sticky pollen that coated the sap and created a pasty substance that will eventually eat the paint. They don’t ask for a cup of tea in a parched voice—oh, no—trees get weird. Let me add the Flowering Crabapple Tree. I can see why! Tree sap can do extensive damage to the paint on your house and car. I will definitely use this if I ever move, but I have to add the Cottonwood to your list. . No wonder they're the worst in the messy tree department. The sticky substance seeping out of trees called sap is a vital part of the tree’s life. The catalpa tree sheds the large green leaves all year in heavy breezes. Sadly, I don't think many towns approve of keeping pigs in your yard. Trees can be a gorgeous and worthwhile addition to your yard . I have used the sweet gum balls in craft projects and the people were HAPPY to have me collect them from their yard. It makes a distinct sound when the wind blows through the leaves and it produces large, white flowers that fill the air with sweet perfume. I've been told that now the only kind of Cottonwood you can buy is "cottonless" but, boy, the older trees are horrible. You can't rake it or blow it and it clogs the lawnmower when you try to mow the lawn. Nancy Yager from Hamburg, New York on October 17, 2012: Great pictures you used as examples of these trees. However, don’t use plant fertiliser made for houseplants or outdoor plants. ... More curb appeal, less hassle. These trees can often cause certain problems, especially when being planted in a yard. FLOWERING TREES. Fossilized remains of Magnolias have been found dating back 68 million years, And of course, don't forget those lightning-safe beeches (genus. But trees don’t just save this nest-egg for when someone tries to cut them down. Generally the popular Christmas trees such as the Fraser fir, Noble fir, and Nordmann fir, have excellent needle retention and holding characteristics. var _g1; Really, I bought the property for the beautiful, gigantic, mature trees, which include 1 catalpa, 1 pecan, 1 mimosa, and 3 texas umbrellas. Find out which trees require the least maintenance. My husband said Thanks, then cut it down himself. @Peggy--Thanks for the comment and votes. Two huge garbage bags full! The oaks are a little un-nerving when you think how many are planted close to homes and businesses. They do know that the abscission layer does not entirely form. It creates drifts of cotton that sticks like crazy once it lands on landscaping (and it never biodegrades). Right now, I'm smack dab in the pecan catkins removal stage. One possibility is that the warmer autumns we have been experiencing may be preventing some kinds of trees such as oaks, beech, and your Japanese maple from dropping their leaves. At one time, ladies wanted to keep their skin as creamy and white as the flowers of this tree. This is an excellent winter food source for birds and other wildlife. Our local park and city landscaping along some of our streets are full of sweet gum trees, and I was contemplating getting one because of their beautiful fall colors. When my husband and I lived in that home he did nothing but complain of the petals and leaves. Tree man came saw the tips of leaves burned and knew that tree was done, lightning hit top of tree and traveled down thru middle of trunk. We have several large full size pines surrounding our pool. Magnolias are my personal least favorite. It will still create the same mess as its larger relative, but on a much smaller scale. Then once the first frost hits....about a third of the needles turn yellow and drop everywhere, covering the ground. SOPHIE: All trees drop their leaves. . 1. Magnolias are a traditional element in southern landscaping. Unfortunately, I do not own any of these. 02 of 11. If you think you worked hard getting the yard cleaned up, wait until you try removing sweet gum sap from a carpet. As daylight diminishes in fall, the leaves of deciduous trees are no longer needed and are shed, allowing the trees to survive winter. I tried to remove it. If you'd rather cook than craft, you can also make your own acorn flour. We are new to Idaho and love it, but we have a tree that is creating mess in front yard. If you don't like showoffs, don't choose the sweet acacia for your yard. If you hate extra lawn care as much as I do, then here are five specimens you may want to avoid. Very informative. Come shop the best and biggest selections for desert trees from Moon Valley Nursery! If you can't handle that then get an apartment. Its a lovely oak, and a bee tree, but I'm glad it's not my job to clean off the sidewalk. Am sure that I will be pulling up ones from garden beds or ones that squirrels have dug into the ground for some time to come. Don’t mix mulch with the desert soil. Four years later I have these huge trees that drop branches all the time-but when it storms the large branches drop. I have seen some reasonably young, supposedly supple pecans drop branches in just a light thunderstorm. If you are looking for big trees grown faster, these fast growing trees will do the job! I actually read an article defending those trees, saying that sweet gum balls were soft and pretty. Jayme Kinsey (author) from Oklahoma on June 15, 2014: @moofish. What are the common problems of each of these trees? heh, you didn't even mention walnut, that's another nasty one... my parents neighborhood is full of Catalpa, Mulberry, maples, walnut, etc.... they ALL make a mess.. what the mulberries lack in direct mess they make up for in bird droppings. This tree is insidious. I saw a yard once that was bordered by 12 sweet gum trees. Thank you for the chuckles. Mimosa trees are undoubtedly lovely, but the mess they make is not! My recommendation, however, would be to plant them a safe distance from your yard. Its infertile seed pods contain shikimic acid, used to synthesize Tamiflu, a drug used to prevent or alleviate influenza infections. Older trees, which produce more bountiful crops, are very brittle, especially in a dry season. This small shrub-like tree has wide-spreading lacy leaves and attracts attention with nearly year-round clusters of fluffy yellow ball-like flowers that last for weeks. Even if they taste good (some of mine are great), it's not worth the trouble. Then all the leaves, dirt, and other outside debris sticks to the resin and tracks into your house. but you won't have much time to go fishing if you have one or two of these trees. Call Us: (602) 388-1529. I was glad to leave the magnolias behind, for sure. However the large oak across the street from our Paso Robles house is dropping acorns on the sidewalk like crazy. You forgot to mention Texas Umbrella (China Berry) trees. That’s what these trees offer. All of the cones had to be gathered daily by hand, and disposal was a challenge. And the lemon--a tree from hell, with 3" thorns everywhere and hundreds of pounds of lemons that fall like bombs and break any plants beneath them. Fell BEFORE it stormed. Think trees have to grow as big and tall as those 200-foot-tall redwoods? The only truly no-maintenance trees are the ones made of plastic (and even those require a little dusting from time to time!). Like magnolia cones, the balls don't break down easily in compost or a rubbish pile. It is a totally failure. Deciduous trees drop their leaves in one heap in autumn, whereas evergreen trees, shed their leaves over the whole 12 months of the year. What's worse, these sweet gum balls (again, not to be confused with sweet gumballs!) These trees may be nice to look at, but they can cause some serious problems, especially if planted close to your home. } Unless you want your yard to turn into a forest, you’ll probably want to stay away from these. Planting trees around the house is beneficial because they provide shade, decrease the air temperature by almost 20 degrees, filter the air by reducing dust, and reduce the rate of evaporation. They are a delicious nut! if ( localStorage.getItem(skinItemId ) ) { I can testify to the oak shedding twigs and small branches. if ( localStorage.getItem(skinItemId ) ) { That only leaves you approximately 98,456 gum balls left for disposal. We have them in St Thomas and they make an Oak 'Tree look clean. The one in our front lawn in Michigan was a very small tree that stayed small and the branches grew out. I was amazed to hear that oaks are the most likely to be struck by lightning. Yeah. About the time that is done they literally rain the tiny yellow flowers so numerous that we have to sweep daily sometimes more than once to keep the concrete patio from feeling like you are walking on a cushion. 4 They Have Audible Angst. NOTE: Pecan trees are also inviting to web worms, and you will often find worms and other bugs under the dense carpet of leaves, inside the husks, and burrowed into the pecans. Think again! These trees grow quickly, require a lot of upkeep and attention in order to stay healthy. Hundreds of cones a week were collected and eventually piled on a back acre. Trees can be a great addition to the landscape of any yard. And that fall I was impressed with the color. Tree Huggers should read, then come rake my large yard ! This tree may be great for providing shade, but its rapid growth can lead to brittle wood which can break easily during storms. I did not realize until I lived in NC that there are actually two types of magnolia trees. Malus trees with fruits larger than two inches in diameter are apples; anything smaller is a crab apple. Trees are valuable to the urban environment and an investment of your time and money. In Basement & Attic. I have lived in my present home for a little over a year and finally had the old Magnolia in my yard cut down. The bristlecone pine is a good example. Every morning, (and I do mean EVERY morning) of the year, they had shed enough small branches to create small brush piles. Hit one with the mower? The third was a sweet gum in front yard by drive way, well after I stepped on one of the darn hard balls and turned my ankle going to my car. Second one very Large Oak during Ice storm 2009 broke limbs... one when thru patio swing top, one thru husbands truck window, one when thru roof of house. Relentlessly. I've got 3 crape myrtles and they don't drop much and are gorgeous. Magnolia leaves may be gorgeous, but they're a pain in the butt to clean up. Search. They need to be trimmed and pruned when their branches hang low, and someone has to clean up after they have shed their flowers, leaves, and other baubles. Here are nine native trees … Trees That Drip a Lot of Sap. For people, these trees can be a huge pain with all of the pollen they produce. Denise Handlon from North Carolina on October 14, 2012: I had no idea that the oak was so frequently struck by lightening. They offer us shade and sometimes fruit in the summer and windbreaks in the winter. The sweet gum tree is often planted as an ornamental tree. Ugh! If none of this bothers you, then you will gather your nuts with joy and think of pecan pies . That, my friends, is a lot of pecan pies. I am killing off about 1000 of those seedlings every year. I rated it up and am sharing. Login. As a Southerner, it is very difficult to insult this beautiful and traditional tree. They are encased in two shells! They are hard, brown, spiky balls that can create some serious hazards. and I hope you really like pecan pies. If I had a large yard, it would be something different. Jayme Kinsey (author) from Oklahoma on October 30, 2012: @Lipnancy--Thanks for stopping by.. Find Other Stores. Ash trees are pretty cool. Up, useful and interesting votes. If only I had enough disposable income to hire a full-time arborist /groundskeeper. You can follow Camille on Twitter @CamealAshley. Beautiful tree (my shrubs are 20 feet tall or more) but they drop SOMETHING year round. Thanks for sharing! Once they fall in the ground, and people start stepping on them, it’s not a good situation. (There is another variety of loquat, the Bronze Loquat, however, which is beautiful and apparently without the useless fruit.) } catch(e) {}, try { 50 or so of these seed pods can be glued together to form a topiary, basket, or wreath for a Thanksgiving decoration. Interesting information here! Large pecan branch on the garage roof. They where removed and the maintenance on the pool became much easier. Find application timing on the product label for the prevention of specific diseases. It will seem as though every leaf on the tree counted to three and then let go, all at once. These little black seeds then start to grow their own crop of trees everywhere they come to rest soil or not. Arizona has a few varieties of evergreen trees that don’t lose leaves in the winter time! Then a fine rain of refuse through the summer. In other trees, the abscission layer cuts the flow of water and nutrients to the leaf, which then dies and readily breaks away and falls to the ground. This doesn't mean magnolias should be discounted. Make that worms. Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on October 13, 2012: Our home is surrounded by large oak trees and whether it is due to last years severe drought in Houston or not...they are dropping acorns this year like never before. To help support its growth, the tree produces the jug lone toxin, which can be deadly to other plants and trees growing nearby. 20 Types of Trees You Do Not Want Growing In Your Yard. If you want a truly no-maintenance tree, you'll have to go artificial! Smaller trees can be planted in rows to fill a broad area. . My mother loved magnolia trees and we had one in our front yard in Michigan, along with maples and fruit trees in the back yard. Will link yours to that one this fund any time they need to convert more sunlight into.... 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