Anna Schutze

Thanks guys!
I don't think its a walnut as the leaves aren't quite as....long as the walnut trees I'm used to at least.

As far as the Green Ash theory.....I think you may be right on the money there. We have a local Ash called the "Arizona Ash" or the "Velvet Ash", but this definitely looks more like the green ash. As far as how it got in my yard, maybe it blew in from neighbors ornamental somewhere?

In any case, if it is an Ash, I'm not sure what to do with it. I only live on .2 acre of property, and I keep reading about how these suckers have shallow root systems.
Anyone have any idea what a safe distance to plant this from, foundations, sidewalks, driveways, plumbing, ect is?

Hey everyone! I have a tree that volunteered near my compost pile, which means it could be something blown in OR a growth from a pit or seed that was composting.
I have tried just about every tree identification guide I can find and I still can't figure out what this little guy is.
I would just let it grow and see if I get any flowers or anything, but it's happily growing about 4 inches from my foundation.
Any help in identifying the little trouble maker would be extremely welcome so I can figure out a sutible place to move it to.

Thank you in advance!!!

I actually only have one peach tree, those dots were just alternate location ideas.

The unplanted bed to the north was actually where I had originally thought to put it, so the fact that you think that would work is great. I think I'll put it there. I'll build a gutter system off the shed to water it. I know these guys aren't supposed to be drought tolerant.

Thank you for the help Eric!

Eric Bee wrote:I like your map!

Thank you! I'm a very visual person, so this helps me a lot. As far as it being close to the house, I could move it further out, but there are other places I could put it such as the east side of the pine tree perhaps?

Eric Bee wrote:
What kind of peach tree? Do you know the variety?

Its a July Elberta Peach on Nemaguard Peach root-stock. I'm not sure if this means it will reach its full 15-25 ft or not because all the tag says is "Can be kept at the desired height with summer pruning."

Eric Bee wrote:
When you say harsh afternoons, what sort of temperatures do you get?

As far as temperature is concerned, we are milder that a lot of other areas in Arizona, but from mid May to the beginning of July when the rains start, we get temperatures ranging from 90-100F. The hottest part of the day is typically 2-6pm

Hello everyone!

I'm new to Permies (been reading for months, finally registered) and Permaculture, and really well......gardening.

I've tried several vegetable gardens (all annuals) with little success. I discovered permaculture about a year ago and have taken off doing massive amounts of research. I feel that I'm ready to begin the journey for myself, because nothing teaches more than hands on experience. I also seem to be in an area where there is not many like minded people around for me to ask for advice so.....the internet it is!

I purchased my first fruit tree a few days ago, and I'm having a very hard time deciding where to plant the little baby. (3 gallon tree)

I have made a drawing of my back yard with shade represented and some other possible future projects drawn in.
I'm sorry if its difficult to look at, I'm just looking for advice on where to put this tree. The shade is Yellow-Morning, Blue-Midday, Orange-Afternoon. Each square is 2ft and this is to scale. All the Grey pathway areas are not in yet, I just put them down for possible locations in the future.

The back yard faces exactly north, and I'm hoping to find a spot where it will get the morning sun, but be protected from the harsh Arizona afternoons.
One of my main concerns is, my home has a back alley where all of the utilities run to (represented by little dashed lines). I am hoping someone can tell me how much of a concern this is as far as root growth is concerned.

Anything can be changed and all advice is welcome!