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Old 23-08-2007, 07:54 PM posted to balt.general,rec.gardens,misc.rural
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Default Experience With Hybrid Poplars -- Maryland

On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:13:54 GMT, Ann wrote:

On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:46:17 +0000, Jack wrote:

On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:50:59 GMT, Ann wrote:


At least where I live, cow pastures were generally on soil that wasn't
good enough for field crops. I suggest contacting your County Ag-Extension
Agent He/she will be able to suggest species that are right for your
situation. (Caution: Think decades, not years.)


I'm 63 and not thinking of decades.

Yes, the hybrid pops were a failure, but the 800 or red, sugar, and
Norway maples; fast growing red oaks of various species; Austrian
pines; and tuliptrees that I personally planted over an 8-year-period
have been an unqualified success.


That's almost one decade. g


Yes, when you're 28-36, you believe that you have centuries remaining.
;-)