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PostPosted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:51 am 
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I've posted about my neighbor's Shantung and how quickly it grew, etc. Now, I don't think its a Shantung.

It is a fast grower, healthy (no limb damage during storms, etc.), and has brilliant red fall colors.

We're in the clay in Plano close to a limestone creek. (the neighbor has been completely organic for the past 10 years).

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Looks more like a red maple of some kind. Have you seen what it looks like in the spring?


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It has some red flowers/seed in the Spring, so I'm thinking its a Drummond. I didn't realize they would grow as fast in our clay, but this one has.

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Neighbor says its doubled in size since it was planted 6 years ago. Great looking tree in the Fall.

Anyone else have any luck with Drummond Red Maples in clay?


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That's definitely Drummond. The red color in the spring is the proof. That tree is very adaptable to a wide range of soils and can tolerate some wet soil.


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It is a drummond red maple. If the neighbors don't mind, why not take a photo of it when the fall foliage is good.


I have seen other trees that are performing very well in west of fort worth that not supposed too, especially water oaks. I think it is because of rich deep soil in those specific areas.

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