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NILES , CALIF

I am looking for a nice to pretty tree to put in my front
yard;
Not to big but an eye catcher ;

thanx

8/6/2013 8:25:59 PM

Williamsburg,KY

How about a Cornelian Cherry. Gets a nice pretty fruit and I dont think it gets very big.

8/6/2013 8:58:28 PM

Bethlehem CT

Rookie, what zone are you in and what is your weather like? How much rain? I have so many favorites that I could recommend, but CA seems so foreign to me I don't want to give any bad advice.

8/12/2013 7:40:54 AM

NILES , CALIF

Bigmoon;
I live in the central part of the state;zone 9
Right now not a lot of rain;but it may come next year;
Any advise on atree would be appreciated;

Old Rookie

8/12/2013 8:53:58 AM

Arden, NC

Kwanzan Cherry, Yoshino cherry, all flowering and semi dwarf. You could try an almond tree, lots of those in your state. All in one almond tree gets 15 feet tops. Then you'd have nuts in the fall.

8/12/2013 12:29:43 PM

Partlow,Va

I'll second the Kwanzan and Yoshino Cherry trees. Another idea is the Sugar Maple...or the Canadian Cherry,I can't recall the "real" name...but it is has redish leaves most of the year.

8/12/2013 5:20:14 PM

Concord, CA.

Old rookie,
Are you out on the bay side or back in the canyon? Is there a hot micro cliamate or the usual morning marine layer? Do you experience a lot of sun, or is it often shady? Most of these folks from across the country probably are not aware of the goofy micro climates of the Bay Area.
Also, do you want a tree that holds its leaves thru the fall and winter?

8/13/2013 12:09:45 AM

NILES , CALIF

Thanx for all your replys;

Mr. Nor cal;I don't live in the canyon part of niles,
I am about 10 miles from the bay part;if there is overcast
it only last for an hour or so in the mornings;then its sun
all day;
As far as a tree with with leaves it doesn't matter as long as it is a pretty tree
thanx

8/13/2013 10:58:00 AM

Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth

How about a chinese paper bark maple. pretty tree nice bark and red leaves in fall

10/9/2013 1:33:45 PM

west central IN/East central IL

I like the Dogwood tree by my drive (Not sure of exact type). It has nice white flowers in the spring, foliage turns red in fall and has red fruit. It's easily trimmed and even in winter it has good character and doesn't get too big.

10/9/2013 2:36:34 PM