I have an empty party patio (10' x 15') and would like to add some
potted trees for privacy and shade. Japanese maple and palm trees
seem very popular. A friend suggests mimosa.

Any other ideas out there?

Thanks,

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(Charles Eubanks) writes:

I have an empty party patio (10' x 15') and would like to add some
potted trees for privacy and shade. Japanese maple and palm trees
seem very popular. A friend suggests mimosa.

I would not use the mimosa. (Albizia)
It grows very quickly to a Very Big Tree.
It 's also going to drop large quantities of flowers every day and
then seed pods.
Exceedlingly beautiful tree, but not for a patio.

Emilie
NorCal

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I would not use the mimosa. (Albizia)
It grows very quickly to a Very Big Tree.

if you overwater. otherwise they become a low, spreading (relativley
flattopped) tree that provides partial shade

but it is messy enough to bother people when the mess accumulates on paved
surfaces.

i think sunset western garden book has patio and pool-side among the lists
in the front area of the book. see the book at local library.