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thomas1975_gw

Need shade tree recommendation in CT

13 years ago

Hi. I'm looking to plant the largest/quickest growing/shadiest tree I can for my backyard. Our backyard faces west/north west and we get hammered almost all day long. I'd like to plant something now, that over the next bunch of years will grow and provide some much needed shade.

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