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Gardening

hollysmom

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1. No recommendation, but something to think about

Reply to WorseBeforeBetter (Original post)

Tue Mar 17, 2015, 09:15 PM

Mar 2015

first no nut tree - your car will be dinged
no berries as well
then no super sap tree, hard to get off.

does it need to be spreading to cool both trees or does it only have to shade one side?

I think I am in zone 7 or 6 and I have a 9 foot rhododendron and a 6 foot azalea if that helps

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Recommendation for shade tree/shrub between two driveways? [View all] WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 OP

No recommendation, but something to think about hollysmom Mar 2015 #1

Thanks. I was under an oak... WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 #2

Natchez Crape Myrtle Major Nikon Mar 2015 #3

Ha, I planted one of those early last October... WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 #4

I have one that's as tall as my house Major Nikon Mar 2015 #5

Thanks for the tips. WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 #6

Plant a tree that is native to your area Botany Mar 2015 #7

Thanks, Botany... WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 #8

You do not want a tree that will give you "quick shade" ..... Botany Mar 2015 #9

Thanks for the suggestions. The Sourwood is gorgeous! WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 #10

red tip photinia roody Apr 2015 #11