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Red Maple planting

14 years ago

We have a huge pin oak on one side of the driveway. We took out a big evergreen on the other side, in the front yard. I was thinking red maple. I have also heard good things about Crimson King and Royal Red maples. What has been your experience in Zone 5?

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Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
14 years ago
Have you considered asking about this on the tree forum?
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