Just Plain Trees
By: Cydnie Jones (Cole is irrelevent)
Live Oak Tree
Countless other organisms are equally dependent on coast live oak woodlands, which harbor more wildlife than any other terrestrial plant community in this region. Live oaks are hosts for moths.
Live oaks are susceptible to a wide range of diseases and pests. These problems can cause the tree to lose its aesthetic quality, and may lead to the tree's death. The best way to keep insects and tree illnesses at bay is to keep your oak tree healthy. You can do this by making sure the oak tree's soil remains moist and by providing fertilizer to the tree, based on the label directions.
The abiotic factors a Live Oak tree needs is light, temperature, water, atmospheric gases, wind, as well as soil.
Large live oaks improve nutrients and water retention in soil. It provides places for livestock to seek shade, for wild animals to nest and feed, and for native plants to grow.
For Timberview, this tree would be a great source of shade to sit under while doing homework or just plain chatting it up (would make a fun thing to climb too.).
Southern Magnolia
The roots and fallen debris from the magnolia contain substances that limit the growth for a Southern Magnolia and other plants around it. But even though it harms plants a large magnolia tree is well liked for its thick canopy, which provides shade in warm climates. The shade is important for cooling a living environment as well as providing shade for other plants and animals.
Although the southern magnolia tree is rarely bothered by harmful insects, it is susceptible to several bacterial and fungal diseases that are called
Verticillium Wilt
Leaf Spots
Bacterial Blight
Canker Diseases
The abiotic factors a Southern Magnolia tree needs is light, temperature, water, atmospheric gases, wind, as well as soil.
For Timberview, this tree would be an amazing source of shade, and would look amazing in our garden in the back.
Eastern Red Cedar
Eastern Red Cedar trees play significant roles in their ecosystems. The Eastern Red Cedar tree's berries are winter food for a lot of songbirds. The birds help the Eastern Red Cedar by spreading the tree's seeds through its excrement. Other birds, such as doves, build their nests with the heavy foliage to find seclusion and hide from predators. Various species of wildlife, including deer, use the Eastern Red Cedar during winter months for food and shelter.
The abiotic factors a Southern Magnolia tree needs is light, temperature, water, atmospheric gases, wind, as well as soil.
For Timberview, this tree would fit in perfectly with the other trees by the basketball court outside.
What Would I Need To Do To Grow Any Tree In My Yard?
Then for growing and helping it survive, you would need to follow these steps:
1. Weed
Pull any weeds that grow within 4 feet of your tree.
2. Check the stake
Check the tree stake to make sure it is not rubbing or damaging the tree.
3. Check the ties
Check the tree ties to make sure they are secure, but allow some tree movement. Trees will grow a stronger room system and trunk if allowed some wiggle room.
4. Mulch
Keep a 3 to 4-inch layer of mulch on the soil around your tree. Do not place any mulch up against the trunk of your tree.
5. Water
It all really depends on what tree you have, but make sure it gets plenty of water. Make sure not to drown it out!