Alaskans getting rid of beetle-killed trees and invasive species like mayday trees might be wondering, what's a worthy replacement? Gardening columnist Jeff Lowenfels offers a rundown of some suggestions.
The spruce beetle invasion’s exhausting toll on Southcentral Alaska property ownersOK next, some cities have a rule that if you take one tree down, you need to plant a tree to replace it. Do we have a program like that?
And finally, my friend asks, as do all those with similar questions, what trees would I recommend as a replacement for her? Which might grow the fastest? Are there any flowering trees — pear, apple, cherry, mock orange, whatever — that might be pretty and not have too many problems like bugs or infestation?
Oh, and I wouldn’t cut down healthy spruce and larch trees because they might fall down sometime in the next 20 years. That is ridiculous logic. How about a nicely shaped birch sapling? It will grow fast. Birches can be shaped. They are “clean” other than leaves and small catkins falling. The bark is a treat. They attract and support birds and can hold a feeder or two. Best of all, there shouldn’t be any problems with the condo association. Who doesn’t appreciate a birch tree?Picnics in The Garden: The Alaska Botanical Garden has too many things going on to list here. Check them out at. The nursery is open.
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