Tree "trimming" in Bricktown

**foodiefan** · 10-15-2009, 02:32 PM

The County Extension Center has a list of "Oklahoma Proven" trees, shrubs, landscaping plants that will grow best in our area. The Fact Sheets/publications are free. . .they will even mail them to you, or give you an on-line reference. For individuals, Oklahoma City OSU Cooperative Extension Center, 405-713-1125. . .ask to speak to a Master Gardener. For the City/Mayor, ask to speak with Ray Ridlin.

**progressiveboy** · 10-15-2009, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by Dar405301

i live in jacksonville, and i love the live oaks! would they be able to withstand oklahoma winters though?

They grow in Dallas- Fort Worth and Big D can have somewhat cold winters. The only thing about the live oaks in Dallas is they are slow growing and takes years for them to reach a nice decent size. Yes, OKC does have live oaks planted in the area, however, they are slow growing as well but seem to withstand the Oklahoma winters ok. I previously lived in Florida, now talk about majestic, grand old oaks they are quite breath taking especially with the spanish moss draping down so gracefully.

**Platemaker** · 10-15-2009, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by progressiveboy

They grow in Dallas- Fort Worth and Big D can have somewhat cold winters. The only thing about the live oaks in Dallas is they are slow growing and takes years for them to reach a nice decent size. Yes, OKC does have live oaks planted in the area, however, they are slow growing as well but seem to withstand the Oklahoma winters ok. I previously lived in Florida, now talk about majestic, grand old oaks they are quite breath taking especially with the spanish moss draping down so gracefully.

They grow here just fine... they are slow growing no matter the climate. Some in the South are pre-Columbus.

**Pete** · 10-15-2009, 06:36 PM

Bricktown is included in the comprehensive $95 million streetscape project being funded by the Devon TIF.

There are very specific trees identified for areas with overhead utilities.

Unfortunately, I didn't see anything in the proposal that talked about buyring utilities in this area.

**jbrown84** · 10-18-2009, 10:31 PM

They have also ripped out ALL the trees (mostly Redbuds, I believe) surrounding the old Post Office. The flower bed is completely barren and has been for a few weeks. I would like to know why in the world they would do this.

**Urbanized** · 10-19-2009, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Pete Brzycki

Bricktown is included in the comprehensive $95 million streetscape project being funded by the Devon TIF...

Are you sure about that Pete? It would be great for Bricktown of course, but I'm pretty sure the streetscape area stops at the tracks. Not that a neighboring CBD with dramatically improved appearance and walkability won't help Bricktown immensely anyway.

Also, I agree with betts; Chinese Pistache should be among the top of the list for preferred street trees. When the Automobile Alley district got a new streetscape in 1999, we were lucky enough to have recommendations from an OSU landscape professor who served on our design committee. Chinese Pistache was his street tree recommendation, and Elliott + Associates worked those recommendations into the streetscape master plan.

Ten years later, those trees have proven to be extremely hardy and attractive. They aren't too dense, like the ever-present and locally overdone Bradford Pears. Also, while they put off a really nice canopy, they don't get out-of-control size-wise.