Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Trees Selection- Need your Help

Hey guys,

I want to get some tree seeds to plant in my future pond house.

I love fast growing, very big shade trees. I want to have a fully shaded forest environment. Not interested in small or decorative trees.

I live in 8B zone, which is the same as Central Texas. So, your suggestions are soooo important for me. Out altitude is 2500-3000 Ft.

Here, soil is ;

7,6 PH ( Slightly Alkaline)
Well-drained
High in clay
Fertile

Only 25 inches of rain annually. Droughty summers. Semi-desert.

In my city, best quality pistachios in the world are grown.

I don't want to be watering the trees. Maybe once a month and that's it.

Some of the species i consider:

American Elm
Chinese Hackberry
Southern Live Oak
American Sycamore
Bald Cypress

Are these suitable species for my situation? Any other species you want to add? I need the idea of every single individual on this forum. I care about every comment.

Thanks.