"Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman" wrote in message
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Zzyzx wrote:

Well it looks like the weeping willow will not be a good choice for my
are.
Thanks for the input.

Since I'm in the hill country with little top soil & a limestone base.
What
will be a good tree(s) for shade?

Thanks!
Dave

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Due to the poor conditions of the soil in and around the central TX area,
my
wife and I decided to go with native trees and others that have adapted
well to
the area. My advice would be to take a walk around your neighborhood to
see
what has been planted and what has been growing there forever. Another
good
source is to visit a couple of "good" garden centers - Gardenville - (not
the
big boxes - Home Depot/Lowes) and consult with their tree people, or visit
some
of the tree sellers - Ed's Trees. If you go to the big boxes, they have
free
information that can start you on the way. Note: I am not affiliated,
related
or employed by any of the companies I mentioned, I am or was a simple
customer.

In a nutshell, research - reseARCH - RESEARCH.

Good luck,

Ray
South Austin
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Thanks for the tips. We have a lot of live oaks in my area. I like those,
just want to mix it up a bit. Maybe a oak or 2