You guys are adorable. I have planted a hong kong orchid from a pod I picked up underneath a neighbors tree that I fell in love with. I was obsessed when I saw it in bloom. Had no idea what it was but one morning when I was walking and saw her out watering her microclimate she told me. She also said in a few weeks when the pods were brown and started falling on the ground I was welcome to one. Well now my little tree is almost 4 inches high and I am so excited to see it grow. Thanks for mentioning the HKO tree.
So awesome that you are growing one from seed! They are beautiful trees, we finally planted one this spring and it has been blooming almost every day. So pretty!
About a year ago I saw this tree, fell in love with it and its purple flowers, I took a picture, got some seeds and leaves from it so I could find out what it was. No luck . Saw your video today and you mentioned hong kong orchid tree, looked it up, and bam, that is the tree I have been searching for , for over a year. THANK YOU. Funny how that stuff works out some times.
My TIPU is my favorite tree in my yard but it will get HUGE. Requires little care. They need more space than you are giving it. Love your water tip about using a container to get a feel for how much water you are using. Never top your tipu. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.
I like you & your wife's views! Thank you! We bought a home with absolutely NO TREES several years ago. After completely redoing our front in plum trees, & back in Cherry & peach trees, some of them took & the others died off! I wish I had first planted a shade tree!! You have been awesome to listen too! :)
It's great that you guys went all out and planted a ton of fruit trees, but sorry to hear that you lost some! It's a great learning experience and as long as you're still passionate about your plants and yard, you will definitely be happy with the outcome in time!!
I planted a Sissoo over two years again and I have decided to remove it because it’s not growing. The trunk is increasing in girth but it is still the same height. I can’t plant as many shade trees as I would like because of overhead power lines. The tipu sounds like a beautiful, potential replacement for the Sissoo. In addition to shade I need noise abatement from the airplanes that pass directly over the house. I lost a significant portion of a willow acacia that supplies the bulk of my shade. I may in the very near future need to replace that tree as well. Love your enthusiasm and generous expressions of gratitude. My garden is my happy place as well and I appreciate the inspiration you provide as I transform my yard.
The tipu might be a great contender for your yard then! They can grow tall over time, but there are some pruning tricks you can do to force the tree to grow more like an umbrella than a tall, stately tree :D
I don’t understand why anyone would plant sterile invasive species, When there’s so many beautiful trees like Platunus wrightii, Fraxinus velutina, Quercus gambelii, quercus arizonica, screwbean Mesquite, Cypress Arizonica, and many more native trees that are much more beneficial to your soils, ecosystem, and wildlife.
Thank you for sharing your tips! Im starting a garden with a blank slate and almost ended up going with the non umbrella shade tree. Truly grateful that I came across your channel as buying plants and trees cost a lot of money!
So glad our videos have helped! Make sure to shop around, trees are priced higher or lower depending on the nursery you visit. Some trees, like the Tipuana Tipu that we love, grow so fast that you can start with a smaller size. Hope this helps!
So helpful! I killed $2,800 worth of trees that Moon Valley said, for sure, would be perfect for my new build yard. I got the insurance on all of them but they would not honor it. BIG lesson. Major heartbreak. They were not shade trees. Super video and I appreciate it. I'd love to grow avocado here in the east valley. I'll keep watching your channel. I now have the tipu and will be planting more. I love them!
We're sorry you had such a bad experience with your trees, that is definitely frustrating! Hopefully you've learned a bit about what happened that caused them to die, and can make changes for any future plants you get. Glad you love your Tipu trees!
My favorite shade tree is the Mulberry tree. If trimming is kept up, you can get some great shade. My grandparents had a Mulberry, it was massive, huge leaves and beautiful. Need to get the Male Mulberry, the female produces berries of course and can create a mess, including lots of critters and birds. Unless you’re okay with that. Of course, I seem to have been told the female is illegal in Arizona (don’t quote me on that). Thanks for sharing your shade tree ideas. My boyfriend is working on his yard and this will come in handy!!!!
The mulberry is a great tree, they get huge! The male mulberries are no longer legal to plant in Phoenix because of the allergens they produce from what we've heard, but we do see them everywhere, so do a little research before putting anything in the ground. :D Thanks for sharing!!
Not all municipalities have bans on mulberry trees. I have two different varieties and I bought them specifically for the berries. They are one of my new favorite fruits. I had planned to dry them but I eat them as soon as they are ripe. Since my main purpose is to harvest the berries I do keep mine small. I plan on buying more.
@@latriciacagle4873www.coretreeservice.com/phoenix_metro_tree_code.htm - 9-1-3 PUBLIC NUISANCES PROHIBITED. (C) Land maintenance and weeds. No person shall offer to sell, sell, or plant any male mulberry tree (morus alba) or olive tree (olea europea) in the city unless it is one of the nonpollinating varieties of such trees. This is in Arizona, within city limits. I have found out that the female Mulberry are not permitted at all. Just sharing. :)
@@GreeniesGarden I actually looked it up and I left some information and a link on the other person's comment. I live in Pinal, I see them all over, none are pollinating trees. I guess it is different for counties and none to be planted within city limits. I will look into it further and see if it isn't and thank you for the information. I have also seen some in one of the stores out here, not sure if I can plug the business, they have the male Mulberry out here for sale. Thanks again for you help!!
Nice tips thanks for your help and advice. Love your garden.... I just started my food forest from 0 and need lots of care and love. But in some years will be like yours.
I'm 40 miles outside Tucson and my sissoo trees seeds froze on the tree this year. I never saw that happen when I lived in the Phoenix area. Also it's first winter down here it lots all of its leaves I thought it was dead but greened up fast in spring.
You should add a Pindo Palm to your garden if you don't have one already. Drought Tolerant and it will take the heat and produce plenty of jelly fruits
Pindo is a very underrated palm in Phœnix. Very frost tolerant, too. Right now I am experimenting with Mule palms which are Queen x Pindo. I have 4 but it is hard to find suppliers. Dunno if they fruit.
I think u should prune your dragon fruits vine. Because it kept growing and growing, take forever to produce fruits. The energy will go to growing. Just a suggestion.
Great suggestion! We'll have to take it out of the sissoo when we remove that tree later this fall, so we'll definitely try pruning it back! Thanks for sharing!
Owe ya and my favorites on shade trees are ice cream bean trees, also a nitrogen fixer. And white mulberry, although it does lose it's leaves in the winter though, but it works cause winters are not to hot in San Diego.
Nice video. I read that Tipuana tipu tree has invasive roots, and could hurt walls or foundations, however on you video this tree is planted next to a wall!
We have read that too, but we have not seen a mature tipu tree in Phoenix that has caused any kind of damage. We're assuming the invasiveness is in its native climate.
Hey thanks so much...just bought a property which had two Sissu's. I cut them down too. I'm still dealing with the invasive roots. I had been looking for a good shade tree. I will definitely consider the Tipu. btw I'm over in Imperial Valley California.
We don't normally recommend using any poisons, but it's necessary to poison the stump of a sissoo tree to keep it from growing back from any remaining roots in your yard. There is a product our local nursery sells that forces the stump into decomposition, maybe you can find something similar in your area. Hope you were able to find a tipu tree in Cali!
My mango 🥭 seedlings seem to love the heat as we're starting to get 42°C (108°F) days in late spring now in Australia which was today and again tomorrow. It seems that when it gets to near 0°C (32°F) over winter ❄️ kills them as well as the rain we get at winter time,mango trees don't like getting wet or cold. I was thinking of a Moringa & a Neem tree which are quick growing for a shade.tree, I have 3 Ironbark eucalyptus tree seedlings which are native to my area but they're slow growing. The Hong Kong orchid tree sounds like a great idea as well !
Eucalyptus trees are beautiful, they are grown here in Arizona as well. Moringa and neem would both be great additions to your yard, as well as the orchid tree!
I do like all three tree species. Just few corrections: 1) Tipu tree is not Australian by origin, it is native to South America. But it was introduced to Australia and it is invasive there. 2) Sissoo tree, which is native to southern Asia, is a distant relative of Tipu - both are in the legume family, same subfamily and tribe - and therefore both have the ability to fix nitrogen. I admit that Sissoo has probably a higher invasive potential thanks to the suckers.
Sissou Indian for so you think you can kill me?!Beautiful fluttering coin shape leaves but good luck maintaining the volunteer trees from the 50 foot root system especially after cutting one down
Will a Chinese Elm’s root lift up driveways and sidewalks? Will it damage pipes? We’re looking for a shade tree for our 30x30 front yard. What about a Red Push Pistache?
We have not seen a mature Chinese Elm that has caused damage the way sissoos or ficus (Indian Laurel) trees are known to do. Chinese Pistache or Red Push is also a great choice for a deciduous tree. Whatever you decide to plant, make sure to water deeply so that you aren't encouraging a shallow root system. Hope this helps!
@@GreeniesGarden We're leaning towards either a Chinese, Sarah's Radiance, or Red Push Pistache but are also looking at the Southern Live Oak. I'm looking at getting a deep watering wand to encourage deep root development. Thanks for the reply and suggestions!
Do you think the Tipuana tipu would be a good tree in an effort to combat desertification? About how much water per day do you guys give it? Also, if you guys have any cacti cuttings that i can buy from you, ill pay for shipping if you can let them calouse over before you ship them. I live up in oregon and i have a 12x14 building that i have set up specifically for propogating cacti.
It might be, personally we feel almost any tree that thrives in a certain climate can help combat desertification by shading the soil and dropping leaves to help conserve water. We aren't shipping any cactus out at this time but thanks for reaching out!
My HOA planted a bunch of Sissoo trees before I moved into my home in 2014, and I'm dealing with one sucker that keeps popping up in my yard. My sucker is twice the size of the one on the other side of your wall. I've removed it repeatedly and it keeps coming back. I'm getting to the point where I'm thinking of training it and letting it grow because I'm unable to do all the work to remove it and I don't have funds at the moment to pay someone to do it. There are hundreds popping up in the neighborhood. I feel it's pretty much a never ending fight at this point. Have you ever heard of a Sissoo growing into a tree from a sucker? The shade would be nice, and I wouldn't feel bad about the issues they cause, because It's the HOA's problem.
Can you do a video for those of us who live on grandfathered irrigation rights properties? I’m in Gilbert and always wonder what would work best. Thank you ☺️
I've been thinking about planting some mesquite trees on our property that would be the first perimeter 4 our shade trees. The pods from the trees can be used to make jam, flour, and it's great for feeding livestock. I wonder if I should get the thornless variety. We're considering planting prickly pear to use as a hedge around our seven acres to help keep free-range cattle away. I'm hoping moringa will grow well here. We have a red fruited mulberry tree and a Pakistan mulberry tree that can be used for shade as well. Now the job is to amend and create an environment for getting these trees in the ground.
Hey guys, how is the garden going? We are in the QC area as well. We (wife and I) would love to come see how things are going. We just bought a new to us house out here and would love to turn our front and back yards into gardens and green areas. We have two Sissoo trees we just started working on getting rid of. One is tearing up a block wall and sending shoots all over. The other is just feet from our house. Hit me up if we can come visit and if you are interested in mentoring.
Thanks so much for reaching out, and congrats on the new house! Definitely make sure the sissoo stumps are poisoned when they are removed, or you (and your neighbors!) will have baby sissoo trees everywhere. We don't open our home up to the public, but we do offer virtual consultations if you feel like that would benefit you! Please feel free to check out our website greeniedigs.com for more info, or reach out if you have any other questions!
All trees shed, but some shed all at once and others shed throughout the year. For extremely low litter and small roots, you could plant some palm trees. Hong Kong Orchid may be a good choice since it won't grow too large. Hope this helps!
Hi guys i love your videos, and im trying to figure out what kind of tree is planted in my front yard. A few days ago all of a sudden it just really got fluffy, when all the other trees are sheading! Can you guys help me figure out what kind it is?
It's definitely smart to consider a plant's mature size before planting it in your yard. For us, a big tree is exactly what we need to create big shade! Consider driving through your town and look for any trees that you are planning to plant yourself, and look for mature specimens. Check the ground around those mature trees and see if there are any foundations or sidewalks being disturbed. A lot comes down to the way you care for your individual tree, but this is a good way to get an idea of if a tree could be damaging or not. Hope this helps!
So I purchased some three gallon tipus, they are now about eight foot tall but too skinny to support self. Should I prune them back a little? These things are like as fat as my finger. I thought about staking but would it be better to prune to make it fuller and thicker trunk?
Try doing both. We usually keep our tipu trees on a stake for 1-2 years, and just thin the branches out so wind can pass through. Once they start growing, they go fast!
@@GreeniesGarden Tipus are doing well now. I had one with yellowing leaves and leaf drop earlier this month. I took chelated iron and epson salt, dug four holes around perimeter, and leached these mixture into soil. The tree responded with in a week and looks great
Hi thx in adv for ur vid. How old was ur tipu tree when u planted it into the ground? Was it very thin stick type of a young tipu or was it already a couple yrs old? Is it a very fast growing tree & what was ur feeding care for it - compost etc etc 😊
Great questions! All of our tipu trees were saplings in 15-gallon pots, the bottom of the trunks were only about an inch in diameter. They do grow very fast. We keep all of our trees evenly moist for the first couple of years, and we plant everything in a rich soil mixture -- try using Happy Frog Soil Conditioner when first planting something, you can also add it as a top dressing to existing plants. Hope this helps!
Darn. I planted a Sissoo tree in my back yard. LOL it's pretty far from the house but only a few feet from the block wall. I guess I should take it out before it gets to big.
If you want to keep it, just make sure it is properly hydrated. Most sissoo trees that are on drip irrigation do not get enough deep water which is why their surface roots can end up causing damage to walls, pavers, and foundations. Hope this helps!
If you do get yours removed, just make sure the landscapers poison the stump, otherwise you will have baby sissoos all over your yard and your neighbors' yards!
We are not too different from Tucson, but I do believe it gets a little colder where you live. Our tipus have done just fine in temperatures down to the low 20s, but you might want to check with your local nursery and ask for their expertise. :)
What do you think about growing a crepe myrtle in Arizona ? Or can you recommend other trees that are showy and Bloom in the springtime that will grow in Arizona
We have seen crepe myrtle growing successfully in some of our clients' yards; just make sure to provide afternoon shade in the summer and keep the plant well hydrated. Keep in mind that it will typically grow as a shrub and not a tree in AZ. You can also look into Hong Kong Orchid for a beautiful flowering tree.
I'm surprised that you didn't show any love for the Maringa Tree. Not even an Honorable Mention. I was thinking that would be my shade tree for my front yard. YOUR THOUGHTS please. I'm in So Cal.
We do have love for the moringa, but in our yard at least, it actually sheds almost all of its leaves during the summer when it is producing pods, which means that it doesn't cast any shade! We definitely think every yard should have a moringa in it, but it just doesn't meet our needs when it comes to providing good shade :D Thanks for bringing that up though!!
Greenies Garden Thanks for the clarification. Yes on the Moringa. But not to be used as a shade tree/canopy. Got it! Thanks. Love your videos. LOVE your passion for the garden. Is there a video showing you planting the sweet potatoes in the front yard?
That's the way the moringa works in our yard at least! :D We didn't make a video on planting the sweet potatoes, but all of those vines started off as 6 little plants that we planted about 5 feet apart from each other. Maybe next summer if we have to replant them we can make a video on it! Thanks for the love!!
We got 4 of our 5 tipu trees from A&P Nursery, the other one was from Lowe's. Hmm not sure if they can handle the cold, try googling it or give it a shot! :D
Greenies Garden I should’ve went back and watched your older vids before commenting, you’ve probably covered this question a billion time 😬thanks for the reply!
You may need to thin out some branches so it isn't quite as top-heavy, and keep it staked for up to the first 2 years. It will eventually thicken up! :)
We water pretty much daily for the first 1-2 years in the summer. Now that our trees are about 4-5 years old, they just need one deep soak weekly in the summer. :)
We just bought a home in Maricopa (moving from San Diego) and how I wish you guys were our neighbors! You are so full of enthusiasm and greatfull for the info. Our back yard is bare - not on green thing growing! Excited to create a lush desert jungle very soon! Please come visit us someday!
Congratulations on the new home! Now is a great time to get some hardy plants in the ground, and tropicals can be planted in spring after any danger of frost has passed. Let us know how it goes!
Great video. The love!!! We and my other half watched it a couple of times and we're sold on the Chinese Elm! But here in PHX we've yet to go try to find the trees for sale. We're would you suggest finding a great Chinese Elm here in PHX.
The Chinese Elm is a great tree :) You can get them just about anywhere! We love supporting local businesses like A&P Nursery, but Lowe's and Home Depot will carry it too.
Can Tipu and Sissu trees handle freezing? My place is near Mojave, CA 35 acres. I have a ton of trees, Chinese Elms, Italian Stone Pines, Cedar trees, Tamarinth bushes (trees) Eucalyptus trees, Joshua trees and a few others. Have plenty of excellent well water by the way.
We are either zone 8b or 9a where we live, and typically get about 1-2 weeks' worth of below-freezing nights each year. Our Tipus and Sissoo have never had a problem with it. Consider driving around other properties in your area and see if you can find any mature Tipu or Sissoo trees; that's usually a pretty good indication of whether or not a plant will tolerate your climate. Hope this helps!
@@GreeniesGarden Thanks my stylish young friend. Means these trees will make it here, especially planted leeward side of Chinese Elms. ChinElms can really cover but can't be killed, not even in S Dakota or Santa Fe, NM hot/cold. The ultimate cover tree but can't invade in this climate. Fast growing C/Elm windbreak on the NW,. Sisso and Tipus SE under witness protection. I have south facing micro climate spots where Palo Verde trees might do ok as well, will give them a chance and see how they like it, why not? I need to buy some and transplant them here, how to get all of these trees ?
Some Lowe's stores carry Tipuana trees in the spring. If you're in the Phoenix valley area, please feel free to send us an email if you need help getting a tipu or ash tree! We still have access to some at our local nursery and would be happy to talk further. :)
We wouldn't be able to deliver to California. Check with your local nurseries for the trees, the one in our video that we love is called Tipuana tipu. :)
@@GreeniesGarden okay that's okay but thank you letting know about the tipuana tipu tree. I will go to my local nursery to see if they have the ash tree or the tipuana tipu tree.
No they don't change colors, but they do get full of yellow blooms in the spring and summer. We water it about 1-2 times per week in the summer, and once every 2-3 weeks in the winter. Hope this helps!
My mom is looking to get a tipu tree for the front yard but we can't find a 10 gallon (guy planting it won't charge us for the tree if it's 10 or under) do you know anywhere to get one near Surprise AZ?
She's had to replace the tree 3 or 4 times over 19 years. I think we had some sort of palo verde but they kept dying the last one to some sort of beetles and when we asked what a good tree was at the nursery they recommended a few trees but she liked the tipu the most.
Normally the smallest size you will find is 15 gallon; we have seen them at Lowe's in this size, and also at A&P Nurseries in the east valley. Normally a 15 gallon tree will be about 6-8 feet tall with a trunk about 1 inch in diameter. There was one time we found tiny 5-gallon size Tipu trees at Lowe's, and they were about 3 feet tall. They do grow fast so we recommend starting with a smaller size when possible. Hope this helps!
I thought I also saw a moringa tree there? They are pretty fast growers, are you going to try using one of them for shade? I saw a video where this guy had an amazing moringa shade tree.
Good eye! The only reason we don't consider moringa to be a good shade tree is because in our yard, they drop a lot of their leaves in the summer when they are producing pods, and really only provide shade in the spring and fall when we don't need it. But they are still great trees for many other reasons!
This was so helpful! You have me sold on Tipu and the water bucket tip was amazing :) love your positive energy always! I do want to see where to plant him in relation to the foundations.
Look up Geoff Lawton on UA-cam when you get a bit of free time, he is big into permaculture and made a video about the tipu a long time ago and we were sold ever since :D
In our yard, the moringa is an awesome tree but it drops all its leaves in the middle of summer, which is when we need the shade most. The tipu doesn't provide food like the moringa. In our opinion, they are both great trees :)
Hello Brandon and allyssa I was curious if I can plant a star fruit tree in Phoenix winter, or would you recommend I wait until springtime? Thank you guys!!
Hi Branda, hope this comment doesn't reach you too late! We would definitely recommend waiting until spring to plant a starfruit; they are sensitive to cold and heat, so try to provide it with a great microclimate for both wintertime frost and summertime sun! Hope this helps :)
We wouldn't recommend growing Tipu in a pot, it is a large tree and will do best in the ground. That being said, they are sold in nurseries in 24" or 36" boxes, so you could grow it for a few years in a large container if you plan on moving in the near future and want to take it with you. Hope this helps!
The tipu tree would be great for creating a shady play area! You can get a tipu from A&P Nurseries if you visit the east valley, or sometimes they are available at Lowe's. Hope this helps!
this guy has so much energy. really like his enthusiasm
I know Im pretty off topic but do anyone know a good website to stream new movies online ?
@Dangelo Valentin i use flixzone. You can find it on google =)
@Joziah Kamdyn yea, I've been watching on Flixzone for since march myself :D
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@Dangelo Valentin glad I could help :D
You guys are adorable. I have planted a hong kong orchid from a pod I picked up underneath a neighbors tree that I fell in love with. I was obsessed when I saw it in bloom. Had no idea what it was but one morning when I was walking and saw her out watering her microclimate she told me. She also said in a few weeks when the pods were brown and started falling on the ground I was welcome to one. Well now my little tree is almost 4 inches high and I am so excited to see it grow. Thanks for mentioning the HKO tree.
So awesome that you are growing one from seed! They are beautiful trees, we finally planted one this spring and it has been blooming almost every day. So pretty!
You really need subtitles when you mention trees
You guys are such an amazing couple. I dream of finding a connection like you two have. Bless up. Food forest is coming along great.
Thanks for the love! Just keep being you :D
The moment I saw the title of the video, I knew you two were going to be talking about your tipu trees - well done! The garden looks great!
Haha that's awesome you already know! :D
About a year ago I saw this tree, fell in love with it and its purple flowers, I took a picture, got some seeds and leaves from it so I could find out what it was. No luck . Saw your video today and you mentioned hong kong orchid tree, looked it up, and bam, that is the tree I have been searching for , for over a year. THANK YOU. Funny how that stuff works out some times.
Aw that's so cool you know what your tree is now! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Greedy's Garden ROCKS!
My TIPU is my favorite tree in my yard but it will get HUGE. Requires little care. They need more space than you are giving it. Love your water tip about using a container to get a feel for how much water you are using. Never top your tipu. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.
I like you & your wife's views! Thank you! We bought a home with absolutely NO TREES several years ago. After completely redoing our front in plum trees, & back in Cherry & peach trees, some of them took & the others died off! I wish I had first planted a shade tree!! You have been awesome to listen too! :)
It's great that you guys went all out and planted a ton of fruit trees, but sorry to hear that you lost some! It's a great learning experience and as long as you're still passionate about your plants and yard, you will definitely be happy with the outcome in time!!
That mustache is next level.
I live in AZ, and have been looking for the best shade tree. I'm going right now to get me a tipuana tipu, thanks!
It's definitely our favorite, hope you love your new tree! :)
Can’t wait to have my own house. I’m going to cover it with tons of plants and trees
I planted a Sissoo over two years again and I have decided to remove it because it’s not growing. The trunk is increasing in girth but it is still the same height. I can’t plant as many shade trees as I would like because of overhead power lines. The tipu sounds like a beautiful, potential replacement for the Sissoo. In addition to shade I need noise abatement from the airplanes that pass directly over the house. I lost a significant portion of a willow acacia that supplies the bulk of my shade. I may in the very near future need to replace that tree as well. Love your enthusiasm and generous expressions of gratitude. My garden is my happy place as well and I appreciate the inspiration you provide as I transform my yard.
The tipu might be a great contender for your yard then! They can grow tall over time, but there are some pruning tricks you can do to force the tree to grow more like an umbrella than a tall, stately tree :D
OMG!!! I love you guy's 😍
I don’t understand why anyone would plant sterile invasive species, When there’s so many beautiful trees like Platunus wrightii, Fraxinus velutina, Quercus gambelii, quercus arizonica, screwbean Mesquite, Cypress Arizonica, and many more native trees that are much more beneficial to your soils, ecosystem, and wildlife.
Yes it’s so important to plant natives, and we have so many amazing trees from here in Arizona! I agree
Because they aren’t that smart and very uneducated 😊
Thank you for sharing your tips! Im starting a garden with a blank slate and almost ended up going with the non umbrella shade tree. Truly grateful that I came across your channel as buying plants and trees cost a lot of money!
So glad our videos have helped! Make sure to shop around, trees are priced higher or lower depending on the nursery you visit. Some trees, like the Tipuana Tipu that we love, grow so fast that you can start with a smaller size. Hope this helps!
I want you guys to just come to my yard and talk to me about trees 😂
So helpful! I killed $2,800 worth of trees that Moon Valley said, for sure, would be perfect for my new build yard. I got the insurance on all of them but they would not honor it. BIG lesson. Major heartbreak. They were not shade trees. Super video and I appreciate it. I'd love to grow avocado here in the east valley. I'll keep watching your channel. I now have the tipu and will be planting more. I love them!
We're sorry you had such a bad experience with your trees, that is definitely frustrating! Hopefully you've learned a bit about what happened that caused them to die, and can make changes for any future plants you get. Glad you love your Tipu trees!
My favorite shade tree is the Mulberry tree. If trimming is kept up, you can get some great shade. My grandparents had a Mulberry, it was massive, huge leaves and beautiful. Need to get the Male Mulberry, the female produces berries of course and can create a mess, including lots of critters and birds. Unless you’re okay with that. Of course, I seem to have been told the female is illegal in Arizona (don’t quote me on that). Thanks for sharing your shade tree ideas. My boyfriend is working on his yard and this will come in handy!!!!
The mulberry is a great tree, they get huge! The male mulberries are no longer legal to plant in Phoenix because of the allergens they produce from what we've heard, but we do see them everywhere, so do a little research before putting anything in the ground. :D Thanks for sharing!!
Not all municipalities have bans on mulberry trees. I have two different varieties and I bought them specifically for the berries. They are one of my new favorite fruits. I had planned to dry them but I eat them as soon as they are ripe. Since my main purpose is to harvest the berries I do keep mine small. I plan on buying more.
@@latriciacagle4873www.coretreeservice.com/phoenix_metro_tree_code.htm - 9-1-3 PUBLIC NUISANCES PROHIBITED.
(C) Land maintenance and weeds. No person shall offer to sell, sell, or plant any male mulberry tree (morus alba) or olive tree (olea europea) in the city unless it is one of the nonpollinating varieties of such trees. This is in Arizona, within city limits. I have found out that the female Mulberry are not permitted at all. Just sharing. :)
@@GreeniesGarden I actually looked it up and I left some information and a link on the other person's comment. I live in Pinal, I see them all over, none are pollinating trees. I guess it is different for counties and none to be planted within city limits. I will look into it further and see if it isn't and thank you for the information. I have also seen some in one of the stores out here, not sure if I can plug the business, they have the male Mulberry out here for sale. Thanks again for you help!!
But where do you grow the weed at?
This was really helpful! Thank you
Awesome video! I have a chines elm in my back yard that is over 30’, I actually have my chicken coop underneath it and it has an awesome canopy!
They are gorgeous trees :D Thanks for sharing!
Love the energy, subscribed.
Thanks for the love!
Nice tips thanks for your help and advice.
Love your garden.... I just started my food forest from 0 and need lots of care and love. But in some years will be like yours.
It takes time, but watching it evolve is such a fun experience! Be open minded and take your time, and it will grow up before you know it! :D
Greenies Garden thanks for your great help and good luck with everything.
Your so chill, good video; decided what tree I am going to use thanks to your input...tipuana tipu.
Thanks for the love, hope you are enjoying your tipu!
This is an amazing video. I'm going to plant the tipuana tipu all over my yard!
That's what we did! :D
I'm 40 miles outside Tucson and my sissoo trees seeds froze on the tree this year. I never saw that happen when I lived in the Phoenix area. Also it's first winter down here it lots all of its leaves I thought it was dead but greened up fast in spring.
Wow! What a cool experience though, being able to watch the same plant grow in two different conditions. They seem to be pretty hardy trees!
thank you so much I'll got a tipu next week ...
You should add a Pindo Palm to your garden if you don't have one already. Drought Tolerant and it will take the heat and produce plenty of jelly fruits
James Fox they’re everywhere in Dallas and they take the full sun and 110+ heat
We do not, but great suggestion! Our friend Pam has a couple in her yard and they are beautiful :D
Pindo is a very underrated palm in Phœnix. Very frost tolerant, too. Right now I am experimenting with Mule palms which are Queen x Pindo. I have 4 but it is hard to find suppliers. Dunno if they fruit.
Also cool.
Thanks for this video! I’m looking for a tree for my front yard and I’ve been considering a Tipu or a Jacaranda.
I think u should prune your dragon fruits vine. Because it kept growing and growing, take forever to produce fruits. The energy will go to growing. Just a suggestion.
Great suggestion! We'll have to take it out of the sissoo when we remove that tree later this fall, so we'll definitely try pruning it back! Thanks for sharing!
Micro-climate is definitely the word. Ficus trees are great shade trees out here also, but root systems can be invasive.
That's one reason why they aren't in our top picks either!
Great Video as always. Love you guys! :) ♡♡
Thanks for the love!! :D
Very informative, thanks!
1. Sisso...?
2. Chinese Elm
3. Tipuana Tipu (Australian)
Thanks for the info that’s what I’m planing on doing when I buy my dream home in the future
It's smart to start getting ideas now! :D
Great vid❤ I love my Tipu as well! And my Ash trees, have 3 different species ♥️🙏🏻
Owe ya and my favorites on shade trees are ice cream bean trees, also a nitrogen fixer. And white mulberry, although it does lose it's leaves in the winter though, but it works cause winters are not to hot in San Diego.
Those are awesome trees too! :D
Nice video. I read that Tipuana tipu tree has invasive roots, and could hurt walls or foundations, however on you video this tree is planted next to a wall!
We have read that too, but we have not seen a mature tipu tree in Phoenix that has caused any kind of damage. We're assuming the invasiveness is in its native climate.
Hey thanks so much...just bought a property which had two Sissu's. I cut them down too. I'm still dealing with the invasive roots. I had been looking for a good shade tree. I will definitely consider the Tipu. btw I'm over in Imperial Valley California.
We don't normally recommend using any poisons, but it's necessary to poison the stump of a sissoo tree to keep it from growing back from any remaining roots in your yard. There is a product our local nursery sells that forces the stump into decomposition, maybe you can find something similar in your area. Hope you were able to find a tipu tree in Cali!
Shade trees really help create a micro climate and protect your other plants that can NOT stand the super hot sun of the Middle East
My mango 🥭 seedlings seem to love the heat as we're starting to get 42°C (108°F) days in late spring now in Australia which was today and again tomorrow.
It seems that when it gets to near 0°C (32°F) over winter ❄️ kills them as well as the rain we get at winter time,mango trees don't like getting wet or cold.
I was thinking of a Moringa & a Neem tree which are quick growing for a shade.tree, I have 3 Ironbark eucalyptus tree seedlings which are native to my area but they're slow growing.
The Hong Kong orchid tree sounds like a great idea as well !
Eucalyptus trees are beautiful, they are grown here in Arizona as well. Moringa and neem would both be great additions to your yard, as well as the orchid tree!
I do like all three tree species. Just few corrections: 1) Tipu tree is not Australian by origin, it is native to South America. But it was introduced to Australia and it is invasive there. 2) Sissoo tree, which is native to southern Asia, is a distant relative of Tipu - both are in the legume family, same subfamily and tribe - and therefore both have the ability to fix nitrogen. I admit that Sissoo has probably a higher invasive potential thanks to the suckers.
Thank you for the corrections!
@@GreeniesGarden I would LOVE to see an update to see how big the trees have gotten and pros and cons etc! ❤
i love sisso trees they grow so large and don't even look like a dessert plant
We are attached to ours too!
Sissou Indian for so you think you can kill me?!Beautiful fluttering coin shape leaves but good luck maintaining the volunteer trees from the 50 foot root system especially after cutting one down
Will a Chinese Elm’s root lift up driveways and sidewalks? Will it damage pipes? We’re looking for a shade tree for our 30x30 front yard. What about a Red Push Pistache?
We have not seen a mature Chinese Elm that has caused damage the way sissoos or ficus (Indian Laurel) trees are known to do. Chinese Pistache or Red Push is also a great choice for a deciduous tree. Whatever you decide to plant, make sure to water deeply so that you aren't encouraging a shallow root system. Hope this helps!
@@GreeniesGarden We're leaning towards either a Chinese, Sarah's Radiance, or Red Push Pistache but are also looking at the Southern Live Oak. I'm looking at getting a deep watering wand to encourage deep root development. Thanks for the reply and suggestions!
Do you think the Tipuana tipu would be a good tree in an effort to combat desertification? About how much water per day do you guys give it? Also, if you guys have any cacti cuttings that i can buy from you, ill pay for shipping if you can let them calouse over before you ship them. I live up in oregon and i have a 12x14 building that i have set up specifically for propogating cacti.
It might be, personally we feel almost any tree that thrives in a certain climate can help combat desertification by shading the soil and dropping leaves to help conserve water. We aren't shipping any cactus out at this time but thanks for reaching out!
My HOA planted a bunch of Sissoo trees before I moved into my home in 2014, and I'm dealing with one sucker that keeps popping up in my yard. My sucker is twice the size of the one on the other side of your wall. I've removed it repeatedly and it keeps coming back. I'm getting to the point where I'm thinking of training it and letting it grow because I'm unable to do all the work to remove it and I don't have funds at the moment to pay someone to do it. There are hundreds popping up in the neighborhood. I feel it's pretty much a never ending fight at this point. Have you ever heard of a Sissoo growing into a tree from a sucker? The shade would be nice, and I wouldn't feel bad about the issues they cause, because It's the HOA's problem.
can you guys do a tour of your garden
Tipu looks great!
Would love to see an update on the trees a year later!
Great suggestion! We can make that happen! :)
@@GreeniesGarden , where'd you get that shade tree ?
Thanks guys!! Getting a tipu tree next 🤗
Great choice!
Can you do a video for those of us who live on grandfathered irrigation rights properties? I’m in Gilbert and always wonder what would work best. Thank you ☺️
I've been thinking about planting some mesquite trees on our property that would be the first perimeter 4 our shade trees. The pods from the trees can be used to make jam, flour, and it's great for feeding livestock. I wonder if I should get the thornless variety. We're considering planting prickly pear to use as a hedge around our seven acres to help keep free-range cattle away. I'm hoping moringa will grow well here. We have a red fruited mulberry tree and a Pakistan mulberry tree that can be used for shade as well. Now the job is to amend and create an environment for getting these trees in the ground.
It sounds like you have a great plan in place for your land!! :D
Greenies Garden I have now included your favorite tree on my list as well. Thank you for replying to my comment! Love your videos by the way.
That's awesome! We think you'll love it too :D Thanks for the love!!
"Livestock"??? Are you killing beautiful animals?
@@bcalvillo1 no, my cat's a pet I haven't bought the chickens for eggs yet or the goats for milk.
U guys are awesome
Where can I get a few seeds of the size tree I need the invasive behavior I'm on 5 acres in middle of desert. Yucca az
Can you provide an update on your tipuana tipu trees. Any negatives so far?
Yes we can do that! No negatives so far, they are fantastic trees in our opinion :)
great video, very informative!!
Glad you enjoyed!! Thanks for the love! :D
How do you care for your elm?
Great Vid I want a Tipu.
The Tipu you showed in this video How tall was it when you first planted it
Hey guys, how is the garden going? We are in the QC area as well. We (wife and I) would love to come see how things are going. We just bought a new to us house out here and would love to turn our front and back yards into gardens and green areas. We have two Sissoo trees we just started working on getting rid of. One is tearing up a block wall and sending shoots all over. The other is just feet from our house. Hit me up if we can come visit and if you are interested in mentoring.
Thanks so much for reaching out, and congrats on the new house! Definitely make sure the sissoo stumps are poisoned when they are removed, or you (and your neighbors!) will have baby sissoo trees everywhere. We don't open our home up to the public, but we do offer virtual consultations if you feel like that would benefit you! Please feel free to check out our website greeniedigs.com for more info, or reach out if you have any other questions!
Humming bird at 11:15 in the background by the truck
Good eye! :D
What is the best shade tree with no messy roots or too many leaves for smaller yards but still give good shade?
All trees shed, but some shed all at once and others shed throughout the year. For extremely low litter and small roots, you could plant some palm trees. Hong Kong Orchid may be a good choice since it won't grow too large. Hope this helps!
@@GreeniesGarden palm trees don't provide any shade and the orchids are too small
Hi guys i love your videos, and im trying to figure out what kind of tree is planted in my front yard. A few days ago all of a sudden it just really got fluffy, when all the other trees are sheading! Can you guys help me figure out what kind it is?
We can try! Feel free to email us a few pictures of it, up close and far away, and we'll try to help you ID it. :)
You guy's are pretty cool ... what's up with Henry anyways???
Henry is doing great! Getting bigger every year :) Thanks for checking in!
I thought about it but I googled it & its enormous we're it might damage the ground ???
It's definitely smart to consider a plant's mature size before planting it in your yard. For us, a big tree is exactly what we need to create big shade! Consider driving through your town and look for any trees that you are planning to plant yourself, and look for mature specimens. Check the ground around those mature trees and see if there are any foundations or sidewalks being disturbed. A lot comes down to the way you care for your individual tree, but this is a good way to get an idea of if a tree could be damaging or not. Hope this helps!
So I purchased some three gallon tipus, they are now about eight foot tall but too skinny to support self. Should I prune them back a little? These things are like as fat as my finger. I thought about staking but would it be better to prune to make it fuller and thicker trunk?
Try doing both. We usually keep our tipu trees on a stake for 1-2 years, and just thin the branches out so wind can pass through. Once they start growing, they go fast!
@@GreeniesGarden Tipus are doing well now. I had one with yellowing leaves and leaf drop earlier this month. I took chelated iron and epson salt, dug four holes around perimeter, and leached these mixture into soil. The tree responded with in a week and looks great
@@GreeniesGarden it got down to 20 degrees one night this past winter. Only the very smallest branches died. Very minor damage.
Hi thx in adv for ur vid. How old was ur tipu tree when u planted it into the ground? Was it very thin stick type of a young tipu or was it already a couple yrs old? Is it a very fast growing tree & what was ur feeding care for it - compost etc etc
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Great questions! All of our tipu trees were saplings in 15-gallon pots, the bottom of the trunks were only about an inch in diameter. They do grow very fast. We keep all of our trees evenly moist for the first couple of years, and we plant everything in a rich soil mixture -- try using Happy Frog Soil Conditioner when first planting something, you can also add it as a top dressing to existing plants. Hope this helps!
Just bought a property in buckeye and wanted your input on some privacy hedges that we can use.
Oleander or green hopseed are both great options for privacy hedges!
@@GreeniesGarden thank you
The Sizu tree's seeds looks a lot like that of the ailanthus.
Maybe they are related! Thanks so much for sharing!
Darn. I planted a Sissoo tree in my back yard. LOL it's pretty far from the house but only a few feet from the block wall. I guess I should take it out before it gets to big.
If you want to keep it, just make sure it is properly hydrated. Most sissoo trees that are on drip irrigation do not get enough deep water which is why their surface roots can end up causing damage to walls, pavers, and foundations. Hope this helps!
the roots can go up at 40 ft away from the tree, but have been seen to grow up to 60 feet away from a sissoo tree (40+ year old)
Thanks for sharing! Yes a lot of neighborhoods in the Phoenix area are removing sissoo trees from their landscaping because of those incredible roots.
Love the retro 70's porn mustache.
Sisoo so invasive! I love the tree but I have to have mine removed now...
If you do get yours removed, just make sure the landscapers poison the stump, otherwise you will have baby sissoos all over your yard and your neighbors' yards!
You guys are so dope!
Nice video. How does tipu tree do in cold, is it frost sensitive. I live in Tucson.
We are not too different from Tucson, but I do believe it gets a little colder where you live. Our tipus have done just fine in temperatures down to the low 20s, but you might want to check with your local nursery and ask for their expertise. :)
so can we plant that big tree in ca desert inland empire/temecula/lake elsinore it gets 105 + summer
Yes! All the plants in our yard tolerate the heat, we get over 115 degrees every summer for days on end. :)
What do you think about growing a crepe myrtle in Arizona ?
Or can you recommend other trees that are showy and Bloom in the springtime that will grow in Arizona
We have seen crepe myrtle growing successfully in some of our clients' yards; just make sure to provide afternoon shade in the summer and keep the plant well hydrated. Keep in mind that it will typically grow as a shrub and not a tree in AZ.
You can also look into Hong Kong Orchid for a beautiful flowering tree.
I'm surprised that you didn't show any love for the Maringa Tree. Not even an Honorable Mention. I was thinking that would be my shade tree for my front yard. YOUR THOUGHTS please. I'm in So Cal.
We do have love for the moringa, but in our yard at least, it actually sheds almost all of its leaves during the summer when it is producing pods, which means that it doesn't cast any shade! We definitely think every yard should have a moringa in it, but it just doesn't meet our needs when it comes to providing good shade :D Thanks for bringing that up though!!
Greenies Garden Thanks for the clarification. Yes on the Moringa. But not to be used as a shade tree/canopy. Got it! Thanks. Love your videos. LOVE your passion for the garden. Is there a video showing you planting the sweet potatoes in the front yard?
That's the way the moringa works in our yard at least! :D We didn't make a video on planting the sweet potatoes, but all of those vines started off as 6 little plants that we planted about 5 feet apart from each other. Maybe next summer if we have to replant them we can make a video on it! Thanks for the love!!
Did you source the tipu from shamus? Also any idea how it would hold up to the cold? Light snow? I’m in southern Utah
We got 4 of our 5 tipu trees from A&P Nursery, the other one was from Lowe's. Hmm not sure if they can handle the cold, try googling it or give it a shot! :D
Greenies Garden I should’ve went back and watched your older vids before commenting, you’ve probably covered this question a billion time 😬thanks for the reply!
No worries! It's hardy to zone 9 from our research, but if you try growing one definitely take a picture of it in the snow! :D
Amazing!
My tipu is eight foot tall but so skinny it can’t stand without staking. Should I leave it alone? Will it thicken up?
If you want to message me, I can give you some advice on the tipu tree staking. I have a 7 month old tipu tree that is a very skinny trunk(
You may need to thin out some branches so it isn't quite as top-heavy, and keep it staked for up to the first 2 years. It will eventually thicken up! :)
Time to do the air layering on your T-t tree and sell it to your clients ;)
Love your videos!! I am going back and watching them all. I have so many questions but number one is, I live in Tucson, were can I buy the tpu trees?
If you make it up into the east valley, we like A&P Nurseries for their tipu trees. Lowe's also usually carries them. Hope this helps!
How much do you water the tipu in the summer?
We water pretty much daily for the first 1-2 years in the summer. Now that our trees are about 4-5 years old, they just need one deep soak weekly in the summer. :)
What are those plants in the front under the trees?
The plants against the wall are bougainvillea, and the ground covers are sweet potato vines :D
We just bought a home in Maricopa (moving from San Diego) and how I wish you guys were our neighbors! You are so full of enthusiasm and greatfull for the info. Our back yard is bare - not on green thing growing! Excited to create a lush desert jungle very soon! Please come visit us someday!
Congratulations on the new home! Now is a great time to get some hardy plants in the ground, and tropicals can be planted in spring after any danger of frost has passed. Let us know how it goes!
Great video. The love!!! We and my other half watched it a couple of times and we're sold on the Chinese Elm! But here in PHX we've yet to go try to find the trees for sale. We're would you suggest finding a great Chinese Elm here in PHX.
The Chinese Elm is a great tree :) You can get them just about anywhere! We love supporting local businesses like A&P Nursery, but Lowe's and Home Depot will carry it too.
Can Tipu and Sissu trees handle freezing? My place is near Mojave, CA 35 acres. I have a ton of trees, Chinese Elms, Italian Stone Pines, Cedar trees, Tamarinth bushes (trees) Eucalyptus trees, Joshua trees and a few others. Have plenty of excellent well water by the way.
We are either zone 8b or 9a where we live, and typically get about 1-2 weeks' worth of below-freezing nights each year. Our Tipus and Sissoo have never had a problem with it. Consider driving around other properties in your area and see if you can find any mature Tipu or Sissoo trees; that's usually a pretty good indication of whether or not a plant will tolerate your climate. Hope this helps!
@@GreeniesGarden Thanks my stylish young friend. Means these trees will make it here, especially planted leeward side of Chinese Elms. ChinElms can really cover but can't be killed, not even in S Dakota or Santa Fe, NM hot/cold. The ultimate cover tree but can't invade in this climate. Fast growing C/Elm windbreak on the NW,. Sisso and Tipus SE under witness protection. I have south facing micro climate spots where Palo Verde trees might do ok as well, will give them a chance and see how they like it, why not? I need to buy some and transplant them here, how to get all of these trees ?
where can i buy the twewana tree?
Some Lowe's stores carry Tipuana trees in the spring. If you're in the Phoenix valley area, please feel free to send us an email if you need help getting a tipu or ash tree! We still have access to some at our local nursery and would be happy to talk further. :)
@@GreeniesGarden okay will do. I live in the California would that still work?
We wouldn't be able to deliver to California. Check with your local nurseries for the trees, the one in our video that we love is called Tipuana tipu. :)
@@GreeniesGarden okay that's okay but thank you letting know about the tipuana tipu tree. I will go to my local nursery to see if they have the ash tree or the tipuana tipu tree.
Love the video, you can see your passion!
With the Tipu, does it color in the fall? With the 15g watering...is that a day? Or per week?
No they don't change colors, but they do get full of yellow blooms in the spring and summer. We water it about 1-2 times per week in the summer, and once every 2-3 weeks in the winter. Hope this helps!
My mom is looking to get a tipu tree for the front yard but we can't find a 10 gallon (guy planting it won't charge us for the tree if it's 10 or under) do you know anywhere to get one near Surprise AZ?
She's had to replace the tree 3 or 4 times over 19 years. I think we had some sort of palo verde but they kept dying the last one to some sort of beetles and when we asked what a good tree was at the nursery they recommended a few trees but she liked the tipu the most.
Normally the smallest size you will find is 15 gallon; we have seen them at Lowe's in this size, and also at A&P Nurseries in the east valley. Normally a 15 gallon tree will be about 6-8 feet tall with a trunk about 1 inch in diameter. There was one time we found tiny 5-gallon size Tipu trees at Lowe's, and they were about 3 feet tall. They do grow fast so we recommend starting with a smaller size when possible. Hope this helps!
I thought I also saw a moringa tree there? They are pretty fast growers, are you going to try using one of them for shade? I saw a video where this guy had an amazing moringa shade tree.
Good eye! The only reason we don't consider moringa to be a good shade tree is because in our yard, they drop a lot of their leaves in the summer when they are producing pods, and really only provide shade in the spring and fall when we don't need it. But they are still great trees for many other reasons!
This was so helpful! You have me sold on Tipu and the water bucket tip was amazing :) love your positive energy always! I do want to see where to plant him in relation to the foundations.
Look up Geoff Lawton on UA-cam when you get a bit of free time, he is big into permaculture and made a video about the tipu a long time ago and we were sold ever since :D
Anything edible or medicinal about the Tipuana Tipu?
Not that we're aware of, but it does create a beautiful evergreen canopy and is a nitrogen fixer!
How would you compare tipuana to moringa?
In our yard, the moringa is an awesome tree but it drops all its leaves in the middle of summer, which is when we need the shade most. The tipu doesn't provide food like the moringa. In our opinion, they are both great trees :)
@@GreeniesGarden Great info! Thanks!
Hello Brandon and allyssa I was curious if I can plant a star fruit tree in Phoenix winter, or would you recommend I wait until springtime? Thank you guys!!
Hi Branda, hope this comment doesn't reach you too late! We would definitely recommend waiting until spring to plant a starfruit; they are sensitive to cold and heat, so try to provide it with a great microclimate for both wintertime frost and summertime sun! Hope this helps :)
Greenies Garden thank you, I will wait till spring.,always look forward to your guys videos
Can that teepo tree grow in pot? A large pot?
We wouldn't recommend growing Tipu in a pot, it is a large tree and will do best in the ground. That being said, they are sold in nurseries in 24" or 36" boxes, so you could grow it for a few years in a large container if you plan on moving in the near future and want to take it with you. Hope this helps!
Where can I get a tipu tree...great video bro!!!
Check out A&P Nurseries! They have 4 locations (Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Queen Creek) and have the best pricing on tipu trees that we have seen. :D
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Where do you buy your trees from? I live in Peoria and would love to buy a Tipu tree to shade my kids play area.
The tipu tree would be great for creating a shady play area! You can get a tipu from A&P Nurseries if you visit the east valley, or sometimes they are available at Lowe's. Hope this helps!