WANTED: Tree Expert

[SandraC]

Hi! I am in charge of forming a proposal for a tree planting ceremony that my dd's elementary school might do for their 25th Anniversary ~ that is the school is 25 years old this year.

We are in central Ontario, near Toronto. We would like a small, slow growing tree because we don't have much room in the front of the school. It has to be inexpensive. I am going to try and get one donated, but we do have a tiny bubget.

What do you suggest? THANKS! SANDRA

[Snowwark]

Welcome, Sandra! :)

I'm certainly not an expert, but I do have a suggestion. :)

How about an Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata)? They are an excellent, medium-sized (maybe too big?) city and street, specimen tree.

I would love to have space for one. :)

http://worldzone.net/anime/snwark//ivorysilktree.jpg
Height: 4-7m (13-23ft.)
Spread: 2.5-4m (8-13ft.)
Shape: compact, oval
Exposure: full to part sun
Type: deciduous flowering tree
Creamy-white flowers in late spring, early summer

Any other suggestions, Buds? :)

[TigH]

No suggestions. Just a vote to go with the one you posted, Kim. WOW!!! It is a gorgeous tree!!!!

Good luck, Sandra! :)