If you move in to Long Island DON'T cut trees! (Oyster Bay: rent, Home Depot)
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STAY away from Sassafras!!!!!!!!!! They multiply like rabbits and look horrible.
I love them in a wooded setting. Unique leaf shape, great fall color. They may look out of place in a suburban lawn/concrete type setting. But great in a naturalized wooded area. They're native and belong there.
Oaks... Red/Silver Maples (not Norway), for evergreen look for Eastern Red Cedar...though they tend to be a little informal looking...depends on your setting. Cornus Florida is a native dogwood. Sassafras. Black Walnut. Eastern White Pine.
The options are endless!
I'm a big fan of black walnut trees anywhere that cars don't park.
I'll probably do some black walnut, eastern red cedar, and maybe a few fruit trees.
I'd like to stay away from the generic leyland cyprus and green giants if I can. I need to see how the rest of the property fills out and plan for next year too.
Sounds like the OP gathered a large enough sample size of the Asian population who live in L.I. to determine that targeted sub-ethnic groups are carrying out these activities. How it was determined is beyond me, perhaps the OP understands their native language to make such remarks.
I love nature and everything it has to offer, but I don't agree this is a big deal since every homeowner has the right to do as they wish, assuming they are following the rules set forth by their town and respecting the surrounding land’s legal boundaries.
One thing I do consider at the top of my new house search are no big trees due to potential falling limps, property damage, fire/electrical dangers with overhead lines, and pest issues. On the other hand, if I made the sacrifice to purchase a dream house with a big tree attached then chances are I will remove it. At that point, a neighbor's opinion would not change my mind unless they will compensate me for the inconvenience and for any damages that occurs to my property.
Separately, smaller trees and shrubs are a lot more tolerable where they are less risk involved, and at the same time provides shade, curb appeal, and privacy.
New neighbors moved in last month across the street. Three trees down in yard the first week. Not my business and has no effect on me. Just reporting the news.
If I never see another Leyland Cypress or arborvitae again I would not be upset.
They stir the same emotion I get from pvc fence, vinyl siding, and concrete.
If I never see another Leyland Cypress or arborvitae again I would not be upset.
They stir the same emotion I get from pvc fence, vinyl siding, and concrete.
My neighbors who tore down 50 trees put in Leyland Cypress.....and a single bird feeder.
I dunno how birds survived in the wild before humans were around to decimate their homes and food sources and set up a bird feeder!
I look a Google street view of my street from 2012...compared to now...and the "improvements" have sapped much of the character, shade, and lush green look for the surrounding properties. And I'm not talking about trees that were a danger to houses.
People can do what they want, but we can lament the tackiness of their choices.
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