Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Replacement tree?, 1 by victorgardener

victorgardener wrote:
VV, I see on the website of one of my favorite sources that Franklinia is kind of demanding - requiring constantly moist soil. Is that your experience? Any other tips /comments? I see Forestfarm has it in the five gallon size. That's nice since I don't want to wait forever to notice it. Here's a photo of the area.You just see the trunk of the dead Basswood. You might not see but between it and the pool fence is a fairly sized oakleaf hydrangea and a large (6 - 6.5') buddleia. Therefore, the new tree will barely be seen in the pool area until it is about six feet tall. I am 43 years old and would like to enjoy the new view before cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, not to mention global warming, set in! Thanks again.

Victor