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Fast growing shade tree-Florida
"chaz" wrote in message
... Need to get Ricky's input here!!! "Bill" wrote I'm looking for a fastgrowing shade tree for my front yard. I live in Florida. Any ideas. Thanks, Bill Here I am. Just got back from running a barbecue contest in Macon, GA. OK, shade trees for Florida, eh? Well if you can plant it at least 30 feet away from a house, plant a Ficus. Just plan on root pruning twice a year. Bulnesia arborea (Verawood) is a moderate to fast grower with a terminal height of around 50 feet. Also Tipuana tipu is a moderate to fast grower. Both have yellow flowers for at least 4 months of the year. Someone else suggested Oak - nah, this tree looks like Phyllis Diller on a bad hair day. Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia) is a beautiful shade tree that goes deciduous twice a year. Can't beat those orange flowers! And last but not least... take a ride around your neighborhood and see what you like. Anything big and shady has been there a long time and it should work on your property as well. |
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