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April 19, 1903
San Antonio Daily Light
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
What is this article about?
Mr. R. G. Pidcocks of Waco, Texas, shares his opinion that hackberry trees in the region typically live about 50 years, based on trees he noted 50 years ago now dying, and discusses their qualities and care compared to post oaks.
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Life of Hackberry Trees.
Special to the Sunday Light.
Waco, Tex., April 18.—Mr. R. G. Pidcocks, of this city, is of the opinion that the average life of a hackberry tree under normal conditions in this particular latitude is in the neighborhood of fifty years, though the trees might be induced to live longer by proper topping and care at suitable times. Mr. Pidcocks was in Waco fifty years ago and noticed some young hackberries in front of a residence here. He took particular note of them, and says that the trees are still there, most of them, but they are now dying, appearing to have reached the limit of their endurance. He thinks the hackberry is a fine shade tree and while half a century may appear to be a rather short life, yet the trees can be renewed easily, as it is not much trouble to transplant them and get them to live, while they grow rapidly. He believes that the post oak will live longer than the hackberry, but this tree is not so desirable as the hackberry in many respects.
Special to the Sunday Light.
Waco, Tex., April 18.—Mr. R. G. Pidcocks, of this city, is of the opinion that the average life of a hackberry tree under normal conditions in this particular latitude is in the neighborhood of fifty years, though the trees might be induced to live longer by proper topping and care at suitable times. Mr. Pidcocks was in Waco fifty years ago and noticed some young hackberries in front of a residence here. He took particular note of them, and says that the trees are still there, most of them, but they are now dying, appearing to have reached the limit of their endurance. He thinks the hackberry is a fine shade tree and while half a century may appear to be a rather short life, yet the trees can be renewed easily, as it is not much trouble to transplant them and get them to live, while they grow rapidly. He believes that the post oak will live longer than the hackberry, but this tree is not so desirable as the hackberry in many respects.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
Hackberry Trees
Tree Lifespan
Waco Texas
Tree Care
Post Oak
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. R. G. Pidcocks
Where did it happen?
Waco, Tex.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Waco, Tex.
Event Date
April 18.
Key Persons
Mr. R. G. Pidcocks
Event Details
Mr. R. G. Pidcocks opines that hackberry trees in the area live about fifty years under normal conditions, possibly longer with proper care; he observed young ones fifty years ago that are now mostly dying; praises them as fine shade trees that grow rapidly and are easy to transplant; compares favorably to longer-living but less desirable post oaks.