On Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:13:43 GMT, "JohnR66" wrote:

I'm looking for a medium large shade tree for my back yard. I am in SW Ohio
and prefer a tree that doesn't make a mess (other than the leaves) and is
trouble free to grow. My back yard is devoid of vegitation, so this tree
would get full sunlight. The back yard is 75 x 60 feet and the tree would be
near the middle. I would like to start from a seed. I looked on a tree
website and there is a vast amount of possiblilities that I'd like to narrow
down. I know I can't have trees that can be attacked by EAB and oaks seem to
have problems of their own. What do you suggest?
Thanks, John




Lots of choices. Narrow your preferences down. I'd pick something
that is native for a better tree. Sugar maple, gingko, chestnut oak
are my favorites. From seed you'll need to wait 20 years for a small
tree.