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Mon, Jun 28, 10 at 1:26
| I'm looking for ideas for large shade trees that can tolerate the conditions on an exposed bluff overlooking the ocean, so it would need to be salt and wind tolerant and adaptable to sandy soils. All the trees I see in these conditions (specifically on Martha's Vineyard) seem to be contorted and dwarfed by the exposure. Anyone know of anything that can grow large enough to offer substantial shade on this type of site? |
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| You might look at a Cleveland Pear if you don't want fruit. Another slower growing choice but gorgeous shade tree would be a magnolia. But my #1 suggestion is Royal Empress, AKA Royal Princess (Pawlownia). It's a super-fast growing shade tree for any soil, and they have fragrant purple flowers too. |
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