Sunday, January 8, 2012

Which trees are easiest to grow in Illinois?

Weeping Cherry

Siren Red crepe

Pink Flowering Dogwood

Natchez Crape Myrtle

Yoshino Cherry

I would love to grow from seed but never grew anything in my life! I would like to start a new hobby with my kids and we are looking to grow a tree. Any advice?

Which trees are easiest to grow in Illinois?
The Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree is easily the most showy of all Cherry Trees. Its flowers aren’t just pink… but “Double Pink,” meaning you get twice as many blooms as you would on other trees.



Your new Kwanzan Cherry Tree blooms in clusters of 3-5 flowers! These clusters are the thickest of all pink flowering trees and look similar to carnations.



These double pink blossoms last longer than other cherry flowers.



Your Kwanzans will begin to bloom in April. Also a great tree in fall, where it will give you golden autumn leaves that will grab everyone's attention.



The hardiest of all Cherry Trees… rapidly grows to a mature height of 20-30 ft. spreading into a unique vase shape.



One of the easiest flowering trees to grow! Thrives in almost any soil and climate.



A tree for many seasons!!
Reply:You should determine which zone you are in before you purchase anything. I don't think the Crepes do well in the cold in IL. It also depends on how large you want it to get. I would not tell you to start a tree from a seed. It will take FOREVER to grow.



If you want to start something with the kids do tomato or other vegetable seeds. When they are large enough they can plant them outside and then eat them. That would be more fun for kids than a tree.



If you want to do a tree get one in a 5 gallon container and plant that.
Reply:You can't grow wrong with a Red Oak. Find some acorns.
Reply:sometimes the department of natural resources will give out seedlings of native trees. check them out. arbor day earth day etc
Reply:Money Trees

get well flowers

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