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9. You do not want a tree that will give you "quick shade" .....

Fri Mar 27, 2015, 10:43 PM

Mar 2015

.... because those tend to be quick growing trees that will have weak wood and
so they tend to break up w/ winds.

A nice tree/large shrub would be blackhaw viburnum ..... great fall color and native too ....
some nurseries grow it as a single trunked tree.

The native magnolia aka cucumber tree might be another good choice. it is a strong
grower too.

Sourwood or a Black Gum might work for you too.

Spend the time and the money to get a good NATIVE tree and make sure that you
plant it right by digging a large hole and working in plenty of a quality planting mix.

BTW do not worry about the final height on the tree because your are not going to live
to 120.

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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