Selecting a tree for your new Odessa home.
It's not always as easy as making a trip to the local home and garden center. Our area has unique qualities that require taking a good look at what will grow successfully in Odessa. When it comes to selecting a tree for our Odessa TX area there are many factors to consider.
A great resource for selecting a tree is the Texas Forest Service website -
Texas Tree Selector. It also details how to plant your tree once you get it home.
Things to consider before you buy
Soil Conditions at your home - Alkaline Soil - Our soil is very alkaline and any plant you purchase must be hardy for our type of soil.
Annual Rainfall in West Texas - Drought Tolerent - Due to are arrid environment and current water situation; having a tree that is drought tolerent is essential.
Odessa's Quality of Water - Hard Water - In Odessa we have hard water which makes is stressful for trees not adapted to it.
Odessa's Extreme Temperatures - Heat Resistant - Not only should you consider if the tree can thrive with low water use but also if it is acceptable to a high heat index.
Growth Rate of the Tree - Moderate Growing - It may be tempting to plant a fast growing tree for quick results. Though they grow fast, their weak wood and insect/disease are a problem.
Chinese Pistache
I found the
Chinese Pistache Tree to be an excellent choice that fits all the above criteria. A bonus feature is their fall color in shades of orange and red orange. Texas A&M horticulture has named it as a Texas Superstar.
Trees are a beloved feature of any Odessa home. Throughout the long summer days, a shade tree can provide a much needed relief to the heat. With the abundent sunshine and hot temperatures that West Texas is well know for, an established tree can provide not only shade for our yards but filter the air we breath and can also slash your cooling bills. Go ahead; plant a
Chinese Pistache tree or even three - you will be glad you did.
Selecting a Tree for your New Odessa Home
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