Deciduous trees are not necessarily bad, but will give the backyard a bare appearance during winter. Wow that is so cool, I love bamboo especially next to a pool.... and if I sit on one of those chairs..... u can see that they are close to the water right? While the ideal growing conditions vary by species, one thing all these evergreens have in common is a love of the sun. We are removing 2 Canadian red cherrys. Thanks, those are great suggestions Davy! Hi Rene, keep in mind that I’m not an arborist, just a pool guy… but based on my quick google research here… both of those trees have somewhat aggressive root systems, not thin surface roots like Palms or other trees but very deep and wide roots, especially the turkey fig. If planting very close to the pool or pool surround, avoid plants with sharp blades, thorns, spines that can cause injury. Hi Dave, how about Crape Myrtle, River Birch or Maple trees? I just bought a house and I have a queen palm tree between a block wall and a pool. Extreme Leaf Removal. But some varieties grow out of control, and others are messy. Around a pool area, plants should be tidy, low maintenance and people-friendly. Hedges. Generally speaking, although over-pruning can hurt some trees, but not Thuja, I don’t think…. Norway... Colorado Blue Spruce. The … When looking to add trees to a pool area, it is important to look for trees that have little cleanup, non-invasive roots, and fit the style you want. It is supposed to be a fast growing tree. Find out here, Looking to add pizzazz to your bathroom? The right foliage and flowers can transform a pool area into a lush, secluded backyard oasis. Root Systems: Most trees grow root systems of about the same size as the tree branch systems. These 10 furniture classics can be transformed into unique functional vanities, Forget boring bathrooms – introduce a pop of bright colour and watch the space come alive, as these rooms show. Choose the Right Tiles for Around My Pool? Read on to learn about the plant types that work best for privacy and how you can use them in your landscape. Ask at your local nursery for a broad leaf evergreen fast growing privacy shrub that grows 4-6 feet tall that works well in your area. The worst trees to plant around a pool include (among others): Mulberries, Cottonwoods, Aspens, Willows, Silver Maple, and American Elm trees. I would plant an avocado tree, and pistachio and yes macadamia and fragrant tea olive, but skip the bottlebrush, they are known for trouble root systems. BARBARA MEDFORD, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, UT. 30cm/14L 40cm/27L 50cm/52L 100L I have two feet between my pool deck and the block wall. The best trees to plant around a pool include: Acacia, Banana, Citrus, Evergreens (arbor vitae, cypress, spruce), Holly and Magnolia (also evergreen), Olive trees (non fruit bearing), Oleander (actually a large bush), and Windmill Palms (hardy into areas of zone 6). But choose your plants carefully – poolside gardens can also create messy leaf drop, clogged filters, and are often, once planted, tricky to dig up and change. Below are a few of our top trees to plant poolside. Any solutions? But they can be trimmed! Any plants that grow low to the ground, plant around 6-8 feet back from the edge of the pool to avoid debris dropping into the pool. These plants are wonderful for rock gardens and are drought tolerant. Hi Dave-I need “height” added to my landscape. Or as an option to trees, consider a cabana or pergola with wisteria or vines. Hi Cynthia, in extreme cases (large trees, and lots of them blooming at the same time), a big release of pollen can make the pool look greenish yellow. They would also be a nice addition to planters near your pool or spa, mixed in with other succulents and some ornamental grasses for an attractive, low-maintenance display. A method to move the plant to the wanted area is with big planters. The Best Plants for Landscaping Around Your Pool Ornamental Grasses. It’s probably about 20 years old. If you need privacy but are hesitant about building a fence, then this is a great option. Needle bearing Evergreen trees, large deciduous trees, and Crape Myrtles should be avoided. One of the most common ways to ensure your privacy is putting up a fence around the pool perimeter. Hi Davy, We’re considering macadamia nut, fragrant tea olive tree and bottlebrush around our pool here in San Diego. They can be used around an in ground pool and with an above ground pool. They said the berries from crepe myrtle trees are clogging the main drain. Plants will need more frequent irrigation and should be heat loving and drought tolerant. This is a great tree for dense privacy. Most trees roots spread out as far as their branches, and some types of thirsty trees will extend well beyond that. This is South Texas at the tip of the Rio Grande Valley. The pool service has been treating it with chemicals and then drained the pool several days before Hurricane Harvey storms struck Houston 2 weeks ago. Hi there,we are planning to install a salt water pool,and I have 14 feet cypress near the pool,any concern that the salt water will kill the plant .do you think the plant can survive the minimum splash of salt water,thanks. 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