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shade tree front yard

4 years ago

I’d like to add a shade tree to my front yard. I’ve narrowed it down to two trees. Urban pinnacle oak and firehouse sweet gum ( a newer frank j Schmidt tree) both are the size I am looking. I’ve read some old posts about the urban pinnacle oak. Hoping to get some updates from those who have it. Can’t find anything about the firehouse sweetgum since it just came out the last couple years. As usual they are saying less spikey balls which seems to never actually happen with sweetgum cultivators. Less would be an added bonus put they aren’t the deciding factor, I like that it’s more narrow than the straight species. I am aware of peoples issues with their roots but from what I’ve observed I’ve seen quite a few without that issue. Plus this far side of my yard so they wouldn’t be an issue. Any input is appreciated!

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