Atlanta or Dallas? Which stays more green during the winter? (best, better)

[Lakewooder]

Dallas Live Oaks (SMU Campus):

[KerrTown]

Originally Posted by DeaconJ

What trees?

Take a look at an aerial view of the Sepulveda Pass. Another example is the view of Marin County from the Golden Gate Bridge.

[DeaconJ]

Originally Posted by KerrTown

Take a look at an aerial view of the Sepulveda Pass. Another example is the view of Marin County from the Golden Gate Bridge.

I know there are trees...your post about some type of tree just wasn't clear at all. That's why I asked "What trees?", as in "What trees are you talking about?" No need to get snippy.

[polo89]

Originally Posted by Lakewooder

Dallas Live Oaks (SMU Campus):

Nice

[polo89]

Originally Posted by BayAreaHillbilly

This is roughly what it looks like where I live:

http://www.bahiker.com/pictures/nort...ze/084gate.jpg

Looks like South or Central Texas(Austin San Antonio).
Nice pics.

[south-to-west]

Originally Posted by polo89

Looks like South or Central Texas(Austin San Antonio).
Nice pics.

Most definitely. The Hill Country immediately west of Austin has a very striking resemblence to California, with its hilly terrain covered with live oaks.

[MrMcCoySays]

Originally Posted by R1070

I find it interesting the different types of vegetation you see throughout the country. I've noticed Atlanta stays somewhat green during the winter with its pine and magnolia trees and shrubs. How does it compare to Dallas?

I think green in the winter is overrated. IT'S WINTER. Things are supposed to look gray and dead.

That's why I wouldn't like living some place like California. I never understood why people like things to be green with fair weather during November and December. It doesn't feel like Christmas that way. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy winter down south but nothing looks more weird than the sight of Santa Claus and reindeer under a palm tree.

That's why I can't wait until I have enough money to spend winter vacations up north in places like New York or Chicago where it actually looks like Christmas.

Yeah I know I'm the different guy.

[kdogg817]

Originally Posted by MrMcCoySays

I think green in the winter is overrated. IT'S WINTER. Things are supposed to look gray and dead.

That's why I wouldn't like living some place like California. I never understood why people like things to be green with fair weather during November and December. It doesn't feel like Christmas that way. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy winter down south but nothing looks more weird than the sight of Santa Claus and reindeer under a palm tree.

That's why I can't wait until I have enough money to spend winter vacations up north in places like New York or Chicago where it actually looks like Christmas.

Yeah I know I'm the different guy.

I agree nothing like a little snow from time to time.

[justme02]

Originally Posted by MrMcCoySays

I think green in the winter is overrated. IT'S WINTER. Things are supposed to look gray and dead.

That's why I wouldn't like living some place like California. I never understood why people like things to be green with fair weather during November and December. It doesn't feel like Christmas that way. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy winter down south but nothing looks more weird than the sight of Santa Claus and reindeer under a palm tree.

That's why I can't wait until I have enough money to spend winter vacations up north in places like New York or Chicago where it actually looks like Christmas.

Yeah I know I'm the different guy.

Wow, you embrace the things Im scared of the most.

I struggle with cold weather because Im so used to it being warm and mild year round.

I spent 2 years in Chicago and I almost ripped my hair out. Fortunately I dont think Dallas is nearly as bad as Chicago for cold weather.

[DeaconJ]

Originally Posted by LAnative10

Wow, you embrace the things Im scared of the most.

I struggle with cold weather because Im so used to it being warm and mild year round.

I spent 2 years in Chicago and I almost ripped my hair out. Fortunately I dont think Dallas is nearly as bad as Chicago for cold weather.

And for the record, most areas of the South don't even have palm trees.


Christmas palm tree, Santa, and reindeer on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/slworking/2132430057/ - broken link)