What trees are these?

[xswalden1]

[align=left]I live just North of Dallas in Plano, TX. I'm looking to transplant some trees to pots instead of mowing them down. Can anyone identify these so I know if they are worthy to keep? [/align]

http://picasaweb.google.com/xswalden1/Trees#


I received the answer from Chris (saltcedar) on a different forum.

China berry
Hack berry
Mulberry
Grape
Elm
White Mulberry

I'd only allow the Elm to grow if it's Cedar Elm. (doubtful)
the rest are trash trees or too weedy/messy.

[Newt]

Hi Xswalden,

Thanks for editing your post to let us know what you learned.* I know of Saltcedar and he's good at id.* Hope you gave him a bit 'thanks'.* :)* I agree they are all trash trees, with the possible exception of the elm.

To id your elm you might want to post a picture of it at the UBC Botanical Gardens forum where several botanists hang out.* They are quite good at that type of id.* Here's their main forums page and the second link is where you should post it.* Do add your location in your profile so they won't have to ask and let them know where the tree grows.
http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/fo...ffb27b3a8f929&
http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/fo...0674f8285&f=38

I'd love to know what you find out.
Newt

[xswalden1]

[align=left]Newt thanks for the links to UBC.* I'll post a picture there and keep looking for other trees to pot in the mean time,*espeically now that I have an idea of what not to keep. [/align]
[align=left]Thanks,
Shane [/align]

[Newt]

Shane, I think you can eliminate:
Ulmus minor aka smooth-leaved or English elm.
http://www.bomengids.nl/uk/soorten/G...eaved_elm.html

Ulmus procera aka English elm
http://www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrolo...eet.cfm?ID=922
and

Ulmus glabra aka Scots elm
http://www.bomengids.nl/uk/soorten/R...Scots_elm.html

Maybe look at these for more info on google.
Ulmus hollindica aka Dutch elm
http://www.bomengids.nl/uk/soorten/H...Dutch_Elm.html

Ulmus americana aka American elm
http://www.arborday.org/trees/whattr...fm?ItemID=E51b
http://www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrolo...heet.cfm?ID=41

Ulmus crassifolia aka cedar elm.
http://www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrolo...eet.cfm?ID=912

Ulmus parviflolia aka Chinese elm
http://www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrolo...heet.cfm?ID=90
http://www.arborday.org/trees/whattr...fm?ItemID=E51c

Ulmus thomasii aka cork elm aka rock elm
http://www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrolo...eet.cfm?ID=135
http://www.arborday.org/trees/whattr...fm?ItemID=E50f

Ulmus pumila aka Siberian elm
http://www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrolo...eet.cfm?ID=134
http://www.arborday.org/trees/whattr...fm?ItemID=E51d

Ulmus rubra aka slippery elm
http://www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrolo...heet.cfm?ID=42
http://www.arborday.org/trees/whattr...fm?ItemID=E51a

Ulmus alata aka winged elm.
http://www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrolo...eet.cfm?ID=181
Scroll down here for Ulmus alata aka winged elm.* It's #29.* It's also another to keep for some tree id.
http://www.victorianvilla.com/sims-m...rees/index.htm



You might find these sites helpful to id other trees.
http://www.hort.uconn.edu/plants/keys/trees/keyhelp.htm
http://www.arborday.org/trees/whattree/
http://www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/factsheets.cfm

Here's a good site for id of oaks.* It's from Iowa, but could still be helpful.
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/RG701.pdf

Newt

[xswalden1]

[align=left]Newt thanks for the information. [/align]
[align=left]I purchased two*Fan-Tex Ash trees (Rio Grande) on clearance for $10 each.* I planted one when I moved in to the my current home 2 years ago so it will be nice to have three of the same trees on one side of the house.* [/align]
[align=left]I still want to plant*the*Elm, if it is a good type, in the front of the house.* I currently have a large Maple tree on one side but it is getting old and*I need to get something in the ground. [/align]
[align=left]Thanks,
Shane [/align]

[Newt]

Shane, you are so very welcome!* Here's some info on your trees.* This first site has some interesting info including these "NOTES":
http://cals.arizona.edu/pima/gardeni...a_Fan-tex.html

Fan-tex is always grafted onto Fraxinus velutina root stock

susceptible to Texas root rot

This site from Florida doesn't have pretty pics but can be a great source of valuable info on many trees.* At the second link you can search by scientific or common name.
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/trees/FRAVELA.pdf
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/trees/index.htm

You might find having this info on how to plant, water and mulch your trees, being careful to make sure the rootflare isn't buried.* The first one is a video.
http://www.arborday.org/trees/video/howtoplant.cfm
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/pla...ees/f1147w.htm
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/rootg...pingflare.html
http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/mulching.aspx
http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1298/
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/irrigation.html

Newt