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I don't know if it is being out in the country and having the land to play, but I have recently taken upon an interest in growing trees. That sounds silly since I am such a skeptic of human caused global warming, but I find interest relaxing and very satisfying. It is also a good thing to do for the environment whether you are an Al Gore fanboy or not. In any case, I found out that my grandfather used to grow Bald Cypress trees and would plant them all over Metairie and New Orleans. I found this out after I started my little hobby, and it sounded like something I'd like to do - so I guess it is in my genes somewhere.
On my property, I have the following trees to which I tend:
- 2 very large Water Oaks - most likely >60 years old; these trees supposedly don't last too long, but I hope they are hear as long as I am.
- 2 medium Water Oaks - I estimate that they are about 10-15 years old. Their trunks are about 6 inches in diameter.
- 1 young Shumard Oak - I just planted this tree in the Fall, and it is starting to sprout. It is going to be very nice when it is full.
- 2 Southern Magnolias - one is a large tree that has got to be >80 years old. The other one is fairly mature, but has been damaged by lightening. I am doing my best to bring it back.
- 1 baby Water Oak - I've been nurturing this one since I first moved it. In the beginning, it was about 13 inches tall. In about a year, it has sprouted to over 4 feet tall.
- 1 large Fig tree; I have no idea how old it is, but it's spread is about 20 feet across.
- 4 Bald Cypress trees (in ground) - I just planted them, and all but 1 are coming in nicely. I am having issues with one of them, but I think I am working it through its issues ok.
- 3 Bald Cypress trees (in pot) - waiting for an opportunity to plant them; will have to wait until ~Jan'09
- 6 Crape Myrtles - these were planted mainly for some color, but they are doing well
- 1 baby Live Oak seedling - I am growing this from an acorn I got at LSU. Currently it is 2 inches tall, and I hope to plant it on my property come this fall or the next. It just depends on its size.
Special thanks goes to Laughing Buddha Nursery of Metairie, La. More info on LBM may be seen in the following links:
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