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I am looking to shade-in my air conditioning units with a small tree or a few tall shrubs. They are close to the hosue so I wouldn't plant anything that gets bigger then about 15' I am in NE Ohio (Zone 5) and the area is in full sun with clay soil. Ideally I'd like somthing either fragrant or with showy flowers (or both!) I was thinking lilac or mock-orange, but if anyone has any other suggestions, I would welcome them. thanks!
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How about a fragrant Viburnum burkwoodii?
http://flowerscentgardens.com/viburnumburk.htm
The fragrant and interesting Heptacodium miconioides aka Seven Sons Tree
http://www.rainyside.com/features/pl...conioides.html
Newt
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When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.
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