Tree recommendation (growing, trees, violet, south)

[maincoon]

I like to plant trees that grow rapidly and will provide decent shade. Any recommendations? I live in Austin, tx so they will have to tolerate hot summer. Thanks if you can help.

[azoria]

Trees that grow rapidly are often a bad choice as they tend to be weak wooded and short lived.

Here is a list of trees recommended for your area.

City of Austin - Tree Encyclopedia: Species Selection (http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/trees/en_spec.htm - broken link)

[JQ Public]

Of the ones on the list I would plant the Pecan, Walnut, or Southern Live Oak. The Southern Live Oak would be good if given enough space. The Pecan can be a messy tree but grow huge. The Walnut drops big ol' nuts so don't put it too close to anything you don't want nuts dropped on. Good luck!

[Gerania]

The fastest grower isn't always the best bet. Here's an article, list of trees to avoid. Google Viewer

There are still plenty of medium to large trees which grow at a moderate rate (not slow) to fit your needs. Texas Tree Selector

Originally Posted by azoria

Trees that grow rapidly are often a bad choice as they tend to be weak wooded and short lived.

Here is a list of trees recommended for your area.

City of Austin - Tree Encyclopedia: Species Selection (http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/trees/en_spec.htm - broken link)

[Padgett2]

First, decide if you want an evergreen or not. The trees like Pecans will be bare in the winter.

[Tennesseestorm]

Southern Live Oak and Loblolly pine are a couple my favorites, but the Oak is a slower growing tree.