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Old 19-01-2004, 03:32 AM
J Kolenovsky
 
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Default Privacy hudge suggestions for Houston, TX

Yes, plant it and it'll be dead in 2 years with OLS.
http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/xylella/oleander.html.
OLS exists in texas.


Secret Asian Man wrote:
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"meanbeagle" wrote in message
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One word "OLEANDER". Oleander loves Houston's soil and weather.

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Good choice. I also use it as a screen. Not only does it grow fast and =

hide
unsightly areas, it blooms profusely in May and June. For a
"stick-it-in-the-ground-and-forget-it" large shrub, oleander can't be b=

eat.
It's so tough that they plant it on freeway medians.


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