I want to plant a tree that will be great for children to climb -- lots of low, string branches, and one that doesn't give off too much sap to ruin clothing and stick in hair. What kinds of trees make good climbing trees?
2007-11-09 03:22:20 · 8 answers · asked by Kristie L 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Any of the nut trees have branches that are low, spreading, and strong. They are perfect for climbing and have many other good quilites. Walnut trees and the closely related Hickory trees are probably my favorite, but keep in mind that you may be planting these more for your grandkids than your kids. They take a while to get big.
The idea on Oaks is good too. They also will not grow really fast, but you usually can find them in a large Balled and Burlapped variety which would give you a head start to growth.
Just don't try to plant a big tree yourself. There is a reason the nurseries have special equipment to do it.
2007-11-09 10:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by Smith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Since I'm am not an expert on tree climbing and probably anyone on Y!A isn't either there would be an advantage to asking the experts.
I do know that a soft maple would NOT BE SAFE! Branches are weak and prone to breakage. Hard maple is a good one or pin oak or even a tulip tree. The do not leak as much sap on you either. Just be safe and as an expert for the sake of the children.
2007-11-09 03:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live, but I found as a kid in So. Cal. that Avocado trees were absolutely great for climbing. Most in the Midwest lose the branches that would be close enough to the ground to get you started. If you're in the northern part of the US try Oak or Maple, but they're slow growers. Ash would have been good, but with the Emerald Ash Borer starting to spread most municipalities have stopped planting them as the bug is so hard to see before it does permanent damage. Be careful with anything that grows very quickly (poplars, etc.) as they can be weaker than other trees where the limb joins the trunk....
2007-11-09 03:36:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly, it provides them stability and helps them if their frightened of heights. It builds up their power of their palms and legs. It additionally has hazards. they'd fall out of the tree and harm themselves. Or in the event that they get mad at their mothers and fathers they'd climb up there and conceal and supply their mothers and fathers heart assaults. yet, tree mountain climbing could be relaxing and efficient for babies, any age.
2016-11-10 22:33:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Magnolias!!! My grandmother has one in her front yard that I swear must contain half of mine, my cousins', sisters', and neighbors' childhoods. We spent more time in that tree than on the ground some summers. It meets your specified criteria and makes an excellent climbing tree.
2007-11-09 03:31:56 · answer #5 · answered by slice_n_hook@yahoo.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a fruitless mullberry is a good climbing tree,and most oak's. if you plant a tree now and it growes big enough to climb your children will be growen.
2007-11-09 04:44:08 · answer #6 · answered by Steve C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a mimosa tree that we played in all the time while growing up. They are fast growing and have pretty and sweet smelling blooms. I still love them and smile when I see one in full bloom.
2007-11-10 06:54:23 · answer #7 · answered by Renne R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best tree for climbing and swings is an oak tree--by far!Especially valley oak- please see this website: http://kaweahoaks.com/html/valley_oaks_new.html
2007-11-09 07:13:52 · answer #8 · answered by fair2midlynn 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋