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markpineda

Trees that grow well in drought conditions

17 years ago

I wanna plant a tree in my front yard for shade but I have no clue what to plant so I guess I will start out with something that is drought tolerant. I love Oak trees but would prefer something that is a deep rooting system, I don't want to be replacing my driveway or sidewalks. I really don't like pine trees, pine needles are hard to compost it seems. Can you give me some ideas? I like hard woods, what can I say I'm a carpenter by profession.

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Mark

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