I am building a house in Cameron Park, just outside Sacramento CA. The lot has no trees at all. I need to find 6 shade trees that are fast growing as I am 60 yrs old and don't have time to sit and watch them grow. I need trees that are low maintenance, that is ones that I do not have to trim every year. Water will not be a problem and the weather is cold during the winter at about 1000 ft. above sea level and warm during the summer averaging about 85 plus degrees. I would like to plant all 15 gallon trees. My list so far includes a Chinese Elm for the main shade tree in the back yard. In the front I want 3 Birch trees on one side of lot and Chinese Pistachia on the other. In the back I need 2 more trees. One recommended is a Yellow Poplar. Can you recommend any great shade trees or give me info on the ones I have picked so far.
Also, can anyone recommend any good sites with info on any trees I listed.
Thanks, Larry
Also, can anyone recommend any good sites with info on any trees I listed.
Thanks, Larry