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Growing Evergreen Trees

 Why Choose An Evergreen Tree?
Evergreen trees and shrubs are generally more expensive than deciduous trees, but are well worth the additional expense. Compare the pleasure their year-round good looks give together with their ability to perform  reliably for years to come. Evergreens are diverse and range from flowering broadleaved shrubs like rhododendron and azaleas to the very tall coniferous pines and spruces, commonly referred to as “evergreens”. Growing evergreen trees is easier than growing deciduous trees.

Common Evergreen Trees: Pine, Red pine, Ponderosa Pine, Austrian or Black Pine
Not surprisingly, the most common of evergreen trees is the pine. It's well known for its long, soft aromatic needles and vigorous growth. They often reach maturity of 60 to 80 feet  in just a few decades. The Red Pine is very popular and useful for creating interesting and very practical backgrounds and windbreaks. The Ponderosa Pine is a compact tree often utilized for wind protection and in ornamental landscaping. The Austrian or Black Pine has spreading branches and is found throughout the Midwest USA.

Growing Evergreen Trees

Growing Evergreen Trees: Norway Spruce, Black Hills Spruce, Norway Spruce
If you want a fast windbreak, then quite possibly the most effective evergreen tree used for a windbreak is the Norway Spruce. Growing very fast, it's extremely hardy, has short, tough dark green needles, and its shape resembles a pyramid. The Black Hills Spruce again is very tough and highly resistant to drought and makes useful planting in very dry regions. Growing far slower than the Norway Spruce, it can still grow to a height of 40 feet. If you have plenty of time to spare!

Alternative Evergreen trees: White Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce
Alternatively, White Spruce may mature around 60 to 70 feet high and is frequently used in landscaping designs where it excels. Colorado Blue Spruce is reliably hardy except in extreme heat and drought conditions, so take care in choosing a good home for it.

Favorite Evergreen Trees: Red Cedar
Red Cedar is considered a favorite of the evergreen Cedar trees. It's regularly grown as an ornamental tree for both hedges and windbreaks. It is generally regarded as being very tough and completely hardy in its normal habitat, and copes with winter  weather very well.

Best Growing Evergreen Trees: Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir Tree, Balsam Fir (Christmas Tree)
Maybe outperforming the Norway Spruce, and possibly the best all-round evergreen tree for windbreaks and screening is the Douglas Fir tree. It is very hardy and drought tolerant, grows fast, has an attractive pyramid shape, and looks terrific in landscape designs. The Balsam Fir, also known as the Christmas tree we have all come to love and admire. It is well-known for its fragrant needles and beautiful shape. Becoming increasingly popular, the White Fir tree has very an attractive silver color and makes an excellent Christmas tree that enhances Christmas decorations and Christmas lights.

Growing Evergreen Trees

 

                                           

 

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