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dtv
Joined: 21 Jul 2004
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| Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 1:48 pm Post subject: Evergreen Shade Tree For Yard With Pool |
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Hi Folks,
Any suggestions for an evergreen tree with a large, thick canapy for good shade? Must be evergreen- swimming pool. |
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jrosto
Joined: 03 May 2003
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Location: Arlington
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| Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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I went to http://www.txsmartscape.com and found the following evergreen trees that are recomended for the DFW Metroplex area:
Afgan Pine
Arizona Cypress
Live Oak
Southern Live Oak
Southern Magnolia
They will all drop leaves/needles at one time or another and the live oaks will drop pollen "thingies" in the spring. |
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sandih
Joined: 04 Apr 2003
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Location: Dallas,TEXAS
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| Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Don't use a magnolia!!!!! Even though it's "evergreen" they constantly shed their leaves..just never all at once. The leaves are large, stiff and never seem to decompose. You will always have them in your pool. |
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jrosto
Joined: 03 May 2003
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Location: Arlington
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| Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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| True about the Magnolia, also the branches grow too close to the ground to be a good shade tree. |
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pakin
Joined: 31 Dec 1969
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Location: Hubbard,TEXAS
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| Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:07 am Post subject: Tree |
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Live oaks are fairly slow growers, but they add value to your home.
Pat Akin |
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Tree Dude
Joined: 08 Jan 2005
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Location: Saginaw,TX
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| Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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You may also want to try some smaller canopy trees. I was thinking some of the smaller oaks group(i call it the shin oak group) would work including lacey oak,vasey oak, mohr oak. I don't think mohr oak is all that popular in nurseries, but I would like to try it for myself.
Tree Dude |
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