Perhaps some of you think we focus on trees too much, but if you think about it, trees are second only to historic architecture when we think of Riverside Avondale. And, as you probably know, our neighborhoods have a large number of mature water and laurel oaks, both having a life span of only about 60 years. These mature oaks will die during the coming decade, so we must act now by planting young trees to eventually replace them…to provide shade, add beauty, control water runoff, etc. Our recommended choice for new trees is the live oak, not only a magnificent tree but a species with a life-span of hundreds of years.
Pritchard Road Nursery is having a tree sale now. Here are some examples:
Live Oak: 3 gal. – $15
Sycamore: 15 & 30 gal. – $75 & $150
Magnolia: 30 gal – $150
Tulip Poplar: 15 gal – $75
Honeylocust: 15 gal – $70
Sweetgum: 15 gal – $75
Dawn Redwood: 15 gal – $25
Pritchard Road Nursery, 378-8808
Directions: I-10 west to I-295 north to Pritchard Road, then east about a mile…the nursery is on your left.
Suggestion: plant a tree in honor of someone; e.g., a child or grandchild. Every time my grandson comes over we go look at “his” tree.
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