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Falsecypress should be grown in full sun to partial shade on moist, well-drained, non-alkaline soil in regions with moderate to high humidity. Although moderately drought tolerant, it is not especially happy in very hot summers unless provided with some irrigation. The plants transplant reasonably well when root pruned. It must be given full sun so …
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Most often found on stream banks and lake shores in nature, White Spruce should be grown in the landscape on moist or dry soils in full sun or partial shade. Trees which are well-established are quite tolerant of snow, ice, wind, heat, cold, and drought but can also tolerate wet soil for a period of …
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Crapemyrtle grows best in full sun with rich, moist soil but will tolerate less hospitable positions in the landscape just as well, once it becomes established. However, plants left on their own in highway medians appear to be less vigorous unless ample mulch is applied and maintained out to the drip line. The best plants …
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Sycamore Maple is quite adaptable to various soils and is one of only a few large trees that are highly salt-tolerant. Little pruning is needed to develop a good trunk and branch structure. Not for the small landscape, its large, falling leaves and early defoliation in the fall can create a challenge for even the …
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This tree is way over-planted in many areas and should be used less often. Its use in regions where little else thrives will continue. Green Ash adapts quite well to city street tree planting pits and other confined soil spaces, probably due to its tolerance to flooded, limestone, and wet soil. It is often found …
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Ash should be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, rich soil, and grows well on calcareous soil. Grows best on deep soils with adequate moisture, although drought tolerance is moderate. It tolerates poorly-drained, low-quality and alkaline soil. Its use is probably limited by borers which often infest the trunk and cause …
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Silver Linden is similar in many respects to the American Basswood except the foliage is silvery and hairy on the undersides. This makes it more tolerant of drought. In fact this tree is used along streets in some of the drier climates in the rocky mountain region of the US to take advantage of this …
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Pin Oak develops nicely on moist, acid soils and is tolerant of compaction, wet soil and urban conditions. It is very sensitive to soil pH above the high 6’s. A native to stream banks and flood plains, Pin Oak grows well in areas where water stands for several weeks at a time. One of the …
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Like many other trees, Katsura tree is intolerant of drought until well established and should be protected from direct exposure to wind. Leaves often drop in mid to late summer in response to dry weather. It is not suited for compacted soil since the shallow roots will be a nuisance for lawn and sidewalk maintenance. …
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This tree is over planted and subject to disease problems in the eastern US. This is a beautiful tree when it can be grown properly without disease. Unfortunately, it is very susceptible to a stem canker in the eastern US that disfigures the tree. If you select this tree in the eastern US, plant only …
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