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light shade tree

17 years ago

What's a good tree that will be relatively fast growing, pretty, not real tall and will give mottled shade to sun-fried flower beds? We want the flowers to receive enough sunlight to bloom normally but not burn from the sun as they are doing now. This is for Lake Charles area.

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alex_7b
17 years ago
Mesquite?
Nell Jean
17 years ago
Eastern Redbud. (Cercis canadensis)
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charlestongynonc
17 years ago
persimmon, oriental
genecolin
17 years ago
Tall leggy crepe myrtles planted about 10' apart. Trim all branches except the top. Trees should grow to 15' or more. This will allow early morning sun and afternoon sun to hit plants and during the heat of the day will provide lightly broken sunlight.

From the bayou,
"gene"

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