I wanted to give our neighbor (whose husband passed away five months ago) a tree to plant in memorial of him. I was thinking of maybe something that bloomed around the February, March, or April time period, or maybe an evergreen after reading an earlier question regarding the significance of an evergreen tree. I did like the idea of decorating the grown tree for Christmas. The husband and wife are originally from ElSalvador, and that's where he both died and is buried. We live in Maryland, so we definitely get winter with significant snowfall here, so I would need something that is not tropical. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
2006-08-02 16:19:15 · 8 answers · asked by maribeth121 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
The Eastern Red Bud. The way the tree is uliminated by purple bud is an eye catcher and I think would symbolize there is life after death (winter and spring) Very rich looking tree and one of the first to blossom in the spring.
2006-08-03 01:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by All 4 JR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about an Eastern Red Cedar? It's an evergreen with a beautiful, conical shape and grows rapidly to a height of 30' to 60'. It'll grow in most soils as long as it isn't planted in shade. I think you AND your widowed neighbor would be pleased.
2006-08-02 16:59:22 · answer #2 · answered by Hidden .38 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey well i dont know much about marylads growth region they put them on most plant tags pf how to plant maybe find a tree that is from El Salvador that can grow there it might be hard but they can see the work and care you put into it. My favorit would be there red bud its a beautiful tree it dose grow slow but they are really cool in the spring because they are coverd in red buds that do trun into flowers. Look in to that and see if it can grow there. try some fruit tress weeping cherry trees are really cool to so try that and most importantly look and see if they canstand the winter.
2006-08-02 16:29:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I would plant one that matched his attributes. And as long is it will grow in your area too. Also, where I am from, we put small markers in front of the tree with the person's name on it. And a small message if needed. They resemble headstones or gravemarkers but are about 8"x5"x4".
2006-08-02 16:27:29 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a fruit tree will be thick with buds in spring then blooming when she may be at a low point and this will show that life is renewed
ask her what is a favourite fruit of his/theirs that will grow there
apple, cherry, .....
the bare branches of any tree decorated with lights in winter look fantastic
2006-08-02 23:40:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice thought. I would 1. ask the widow , barring that plant what you like...the memorial is for the living after all.
2006-08-02 16:25:36 · answer #6 · answered by mclone2001a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blue spruce
2006-08-02 16:26:31 · answer #7 · answered by sweet niece 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i set a weeping cherry out in memory of my friend.
2006-08-03 02:26:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋