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WorseBeforeBetter

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2. Thanks. I was under an oak...

Tue Mar 17, 2015, 09:42 PM

Mar 2015

what a colossal mess that was. The tree was damaged and cut down last October, and phew, the summer sun will be brutal. I've planted a (white) Natchez Crape in the front yard which should be gorgeous. Azalea Formosas are in my side yard under pines and doing really well. This driveway space would be too sunny for them. Same with rhodos.

I probably need to do symmetry just based on how the house and driveway are situated. I'm looking for at least -- I guess -- 15' of shade to be cast on my side. A purple-leaf plum would be gorgeous, but I'm guessing too messy and too wide.

I know the perfect tree/shrub is out there... just need to keep digging. No pun intended.

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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