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Gardening

WorseBeforeBetter

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4. Ha, I planted one of those early last October...

Reply to Major Nikon (Reply #3)

Thu Mar 19, 2015, 07:43 PM

Mar 2015

in the front yard. I'm sort of obsessed with it now, looking for growth, but it's still a bit early for crapes. I may plant a Tonto crape off to the other side in a small space. Or a Kousa Dogwood. The overall tree colors will be white, red, pink and maybe the purple-leaf plum next to the driveway (still need to research how messy it gets).

I'll be heading to the *swanky* nursery next week to see what they suggest.

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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