08-24-2008, 06:29 AM
well, one thing to learn about how plants are regarded here is that there are more introduced species than "native." I mention native because you used that term. There are trees that are not junk and are also not native. Most all the fruit trees and flowering trees, in fact.
I would define a junk tree as something that either reproduces like crazy, or is known to fall over and cause damage (albizzia does both). Beyond that, some trees here get very tall and large and it's good to remove them if they're going to be too large for their site.
There's more than one tree called an "umbrella" tree. Do you know the name of it?
I would guess they are right about it being junk, but without a better ID it's tough to answer your question, as you said you want to be "sure."
Lastly, it's nice of you to be a good neighbor and care how your trees impact others.
I would define a junk tree as something that either reproduces like crazy, or is known to fall over and cause damage (albizzia does both). Beyond that, some trees here get very tall and large and it's good to remove them if they're going to be too large for their site.
There's more than one tree called an "umbrella" tree. Do you know the name of it?
I would guess they are right about it being junk, but without a better ID it's tough to answer your question, as you said you want to be "sure."
Lastly, it's nice of you to be a good neighbor and care how your trees impact others.