Opinions on what tree to plant

[sundownbrown]

I need some help with picking out a tree to plant in my backyard. I want something that grows fast and puts out some nice shade. I live in spring branch, right north of San Antonio. Thanks

[Snowflake Killa]

Live oak. The end

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[TxAg]

Cedar Elm or Chinese Pistache

Or maybe a chinquapin oak

Red oak and Live oak grow too slow

[Big pig]

I like to grow Live oaks. Water and fertilize
I have been amazed how nice they quickly they grow after they take root.

[sundownbrown]

One of my buddies also recommended the cedar elm

[Johnny Dangerr]

This is a simple question. Something that feed the block -even better if it feeds you.
There is everything from a 5 year persimmon to a 8 year pecan.
A pine tree is the 2nd to the worst tree to plant, any cedar or juniper is the worst to plant. A live oak at least feeds a few critters........

[bowhuntercoach]

Monterrey Oak! Planted two here in Blanco about a year and a half ago and they are doing great. Fast growing stay green most of the year...never completely lose all leaves. Did a lot of research and chose the Monterrey Oak. Look into them.

[sundownbrown]

Monterrey Oak! Planted two here in Blanco about a year and a half ago and they are doing great. Fast growing stay green most of the year...never completely lose all leaves. Did a lot of research and chose the Monterrey Oak. Look into them.

I will check them out, thanks for all the replies

[Charlie]

Monterrey Oak! Planted two here in Blanco about a year and a half ago and they are doing great. Fast growing stay green most of the year...never completely lose all leaves. Did a lot of research and chose the Monterrey Oak. Look into them.

I’ve planted several Monterrey Oaks over the years, and they are great trees.

[Canoe1]

Monterey live oak, will not get oak wilt.
Or a Mexican sycamore.
Go visit Fanick's or Shades of Greenfor what your looking for.
I listen alot to South Texas Gardening on 550 AM on Sat/Sun. People are always asking this question, and these are Bob Webster's two too answers.

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[Froggy]

Shade Tree Superstar For Texas

I have four Chinese Pistache trees on my place. Great shade trees and fall colors.

https://texassuperstar.com/plants/pistache/pistachep.html

[Sackett]

Monterrey Oak (Quercus polymorpha) or Lacebark Elm.

[lovemylegacy]

Tallow Tree aka China Ball Tree, fast grower, you will have lots of shade, because you will have a bunch of trees.

[Rubi513]

Tallow Tree aka China Ball Tree, fast grower, you will have lots of shade, because you will have a bunch of trees.

Don’t do this.

[Trevor73402]

I have four Chinese Pistache trees on my place. Great shade trees and fall colors.

https://texassuperstar.com/plants/pistache/pistachep.html

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Do these have the shallow roots that stay at/just below the surface and kill the grass?