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hollysmom

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3. elms are lovely, but pretty rare around here after Dutch Elm disease

Reply to LaydeeBug (Original post)

Mon Apr 1, 2013, 10:27 AM

Apr 2013

Oaks can get pretty big, I have one that is almost 50 years old and it is about 30 feet right now, the 500 year old tree is much higher.

this should give you some visuals for choices, along with growth rate, et al.
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20355714_20762166,00.html

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So what are the best trees to use to shade your house? [View all] LaydeeBug Mar 2013 OP

do not even thing about a willow hollysmom Apr 2013 #1

two stories, zone 7. I have a HUGE elm tree that shades the front... LaydeeBug Apr 2013 #2

elms are lovely, but pretty rare around here after Dutch Elm disease hollysmom Apr 2013 #3

That is a pretty good source Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #4

Thank you for this link!!! (And my handle could be Hollyssister) nt LaydeeBug Apr 2013 #5

you came from the same litter as my dog? hollysmom Apr 2013 #6

No, but I have a sister named Holly. nt LaydeeBug Apr 2013 #7

I was just joshing you. bad bad sense of humor. I knew what you meant. hollysmom Apr 2013 #8

don't forget about pines. ginnyinWI Apr 2013 #9

Tha's a very good idea. Thank you. nt LaydeeBug Apr 2013 #10