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Tree selection help?

12 years ago

Had a pool put in recently...and want to create a walk way that snugs the house on the East side...lined with trees. So I'm thinking a small to med tree, rather narrow, but will grow up so they can be pruned high to walk under....any suggestions? It is only about 6 feet from the house....

Thanks for any input!

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leelee_2008
12 years ago
I would go with a palm of some sort, seems that they would serve your need the best and go well the tropical feel of having a pool.
akaj9
Original Author
12 years ago
It's true they probably do...cept...I just don't like them...I'm one of those florida gardeners that doesn't do much tropicals....could say I'm bucking the system a bit....but none the less Palms would not match the look of the grounds...Oak trees, crape myrtles, maples, rose bushed and lots of flowers and grasses.....Any other suggestions?

janine
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