What kind of tree for pet tribute?
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My beautiful dog passed away before Christmas and we want to plant a tree in the backyard with her ashes and her tags. We live in Kansas City MO. What would be the best, longest living and hardy tree to use?
I wanted to plant an Ash - as her name was Ashla - but the emerald ash borer beetle has been positively identified just a few miles north of here.
Suggestions?
I wanted to plant an Ash - as her name was Ashla - but the emerald ash borer beetle has been positively identified just a few miles north of here.
Suggestions?
13 answers
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Can you tell a little about the space you have in mind and if it is full sun stand alone or are you placing it in an existing bed?
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Jan 07, 2014
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The backyard is huge, about 200 feet deep and 80 feet wide. I am thinking about a corner, maybe 20 feet in from both sides with full sun. I have really good soil, when the house was constructed they replaced vast amounts of clay with soil.
Julie Benson-Grant
on Jan 07, 2014
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Red bud trees are absolutely stunning in the spring. They blossom before they leaf out, so the effect is very elegant. it almost appears that the branches are changing color. I will look for a picture. the color is lavender. and the bark of the tree is darker .
Bluesister Sky
on Jan 07, 2014
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cercis_canadensis
Bluesister Sky
on Jan 07, 2014
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They are actually pretty common in your area, I think. So you probably know as much about them as I do. lol - But they do have heart shaped leaves . so it could be a nice symbol of your love for your pet.
Bluesister Sky
on Jan 07, 2014
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how about a pink dogwood? It would stay reasonably small. You could make it the center of a garden area with seating.
Shirley Towe
on Jan 07, 2014
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When I lost my sweet Dalmatian at almost 16years old. I planted a pink flowering dogwood. I could tell all the special reasons. But it has been the perfect choice, and memorial for my girl.
Jude T
on Jan 07, 2014
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I planted a Kousa dogwood in honor of a Scottish terrier. The Kousa is less prone to disease than the standard dogwood, and blooms later in the season. I have read some reports that the native blue ash, Fraxinus quadrangulata, is resistant to the ash borer. I would discuss with a good local nursery whether that might be an option for you.
Douglas Hunt
on Jan 08, 2014
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A dogwood would be an awesome choice, thank you!
Julie Benson-Grant
on Jan 08, 2014
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dogwoods and redbuds are understory semi-shade preferring trees that may not enjoy the full sun in MO in the summer..maybe a shade tree like a maple or oak that would support wildlife as well as memorializing your pet....? There are lovely weeping conifers that are often used in memorial gardens and they don't lose leaves in the winter so are 4 season interest trees
Chillyjilly
on Jan 08, 2014
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I want to stay away from oak (my favorite) as the yard already has 4 large specimens. We have a Japanese Maple in the front yard as well. Good suggestions, thanks! I will keep in mind the growing climate when I finally choose.
Julie Benson-Grant
on Jan 08, 2014
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Sorry for your lost of a wonderful pet.
EvaJoy Irons
on Jan 08, 2014
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so sorry for your loss. how about a weeping peach...or any fruit tree...that way when it bears fruit you can thank you puppy <3
Liz H
on Jan 09, 2014
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