My new house i'm buying has an immature palm tree in the back, probably 3 feet tall. I am not a fan of palm trees so i would like to transplant a more mature tree in its place for some additional backyard shade.

Tree recommendations for the Houston area? Tree farm recs?

Would a farm potentially trade me a more mature tree for the palm? (random question, but figured i'd ask)

Thanks!

We got our trees at verdant tree farm. They were a big help.

http://www.verdanttreefarm.com/

I don't know about any specific tree farms but here is a list of Randy Lemmon's preferred trees for the area:
http://www.randylemmon.com/trees/gardenline-dozentrees.html

I like the Shumard Oak and planted one last year. I suggest you research each one (and others) to see which one fits what you want (and don't want)...and don't underestimate the eventual growth of the roots.

sixiron said:

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I don't know about any specific tree farms but here is a list of Randy Lemmon's preferred trees for the area:
http://www.randylemmon.com/trees/gardenline-dozentrees.html

I like the Shumard Oak and planted one last year. I suggest you research each one (and others) to see which one fits what you want (and don't want)...and don't underestimate the eventual growth of the roots.

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Take this part into account and you're miles ahead of everyone else who wants a tree.

When I bought my home it had 4 huge palms trees. My HOA complained all the time telling me to cut the dead palm leaves. I got tired of it and wanted to replace them. I thought the same thing people will pay big money for a nice mature palm tree. Well this only applies to the rare palm trees, which I did not have.

Anyways I replaced them with a Mexican White Oak and a Water Oak. They are fast growing shade trees and are tolerate to the heat/drought and winter.