Consider a Fast Growing Oak For Your Next Shade Tree!
More often than not Oak Trees are considered for shade in
the landscape because they are thought of as “Slow Growing”.
Trees That Please Nursery will tell you that is not true.
There are many fast growing oaks that deserve consideration as shade or
specimen trees.
Oak trees have many desirable traits that make them
sought after in the landscape. Oaks have deep roots so can be planted near structures.
Oaks are long lived. Oaks are hardwoods so are not prone to the broken branches
that are common in trees like cottonwoods or willows. Oaks are less prone to insect
damage than other trees. Many Oaks have spectacular fall foliage.
Trees That Please Nursery propagates many varieties of
Oaks including the “Fast-Growing Texas Red Oak”.
Texas Red Oak:
Not quite native to New Mexico but gets as close as West
Texas. This oak can grow 1’ – 4’ per season and reach 40’ – 45’ in height and
25’ – 30’ in width. The Texas Red Oak
has brilliant Red-Maroon fall Foliage. The photo below is of a Texas Red Oak
planted 7 years ago by a landscaping company in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The
soil of this particular site consists of pure sand. Compare its height to the
house it now provides shade for.
Planted by Puzak Landscaping in Bosque subdivision ABQ.
Pure sand.
Trees That Please Nursery
Serving Albuquerque, New Mexico, and The Southwestern U.S.
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