Not subject to criticisms leveled at many other elms. A full-grown specimen as well as a young tree can be seen on the Shepard side of the southeast corner of Shepherd and Sunset. Very large, elegant shade tree. Though rarely seen in Houston, this native tree is one of the longest lived and most valuable shade trees of Sothern and Eastern states. Other Alternatives We will arrange to plant, on a tax-deductible basis, other street trees, including larger trees and other appropriate species, on request.
Prices vary but are competitive in the local market.
Tree Locations Locations must be between the sidewalk and the curb, or otherwise on public property. Neighborhood volunteers, in consultation with donors when locations are specified, will drive stakes to mark tree locations.