[angiefox10]

I appreciate the warnings about what trees are good and what trees are bad for this area. Every time I read a post about trees, I run to google to find out about each post.

What I have learned is that each tree has it's pros and cons.... rodents and bugs seem to climb up all trees. They don't seem to notice a difference according to google. Butt rot isn't exclusive to some palm trees but are a problem with the Florida Oak trees as well.

The favorite fruit trees that people seem to love can be a real issue.

As to what The Villages plants. Yes.. Their trees are all wonderful. Understand that when a tree dies in The Villages, the replant it right away so that no one notices.

I come from northern Illinois and we had problems with out trees and after years of growth... a wind storm will come and wipe a bunch of them out. Or.... the roots will grow too big and start invading the basements.

We had to trim our trees back home, and often times hire someone to top the tall trees.

I can find some trees that grow GREAT here and have fewer problems, but I hate the way they look.

Of course find out what you have to do to maintain the tree or bush... Folks life is too short. Grow what you like. Enjoy life... If it's an issue that bothers you... Don't plant it... Whatever it is.

As Quirky would say.... I'm Carping the h*ll out of my diem.