iso advice: live oaks (quercus virginiana) in se va
Pamchesbay
16 years ago
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I have been consulting with local nursery owners and the regional forester about trees to plant on different parts of our property, given different conditions, soil, etc. After a site visit, the forester said the area around the house and beach is (or can be?) "maritime forest." He recommended live oaks. I was surprised by this information and advice.
Earlier, a local nurseryman said, "You ought to plant live oaks between the house and beach. They grow real slow but the people who live here after you are gone will thank you for it." I've seen a few live oaks around here, not many. I don't know much about their culture or growth this far north so have some questions.
What should I expect re: growth rate in this area (zone 8a)?
Is it better to plant small trees / seedlings or larger trees? If larger trees, should they be staked? (wind is a big issue most of the time)
Recommendations about other trees / shrubs to plant? Southern wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera) and Saltbush (Baccharis halmifolia) grow in the same area and Magnolias grow wild in the forests around here.
What questions have I neglected to ask? ;-)
Other info: The soil in this area is mostly sand over clay. Normal annual rainfall is 48-50 inches but we've been in a severe drought for a couple of years.
I appreciate advice about growing live oaks, companion plants (and maritime forests).
Many thanks,
Pam
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