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Tue, Aug 28, 12 at 16:36
| A total newbie here. I am looking for tree recommendations. I really, really love Aspen and Birch trees. I know Aspen are a complete no-go, but the Birch seems like it might be a possibility? I have seen some around my neighborhood. Is it a bad idea? I want to be more water wise and would love to know if there is a similar feeling tree that would be better in my area. It will be pretty much full sun, zone 9, Los Angeles foothills.
I have a whole yard to landscape. I went to the Theodore Payne CA Native nursery last weekend and my eyes and ears are open to learning more! |
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- Posted by lazygardens PhxAZ%3A Sunset 13 (My Page) on Sat, Sep 8, 12 at 22:12
| Pale barked trees for zone 9? Acacia willardiana (check frost tolerance) |
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- Posted by lazygardens PhxAZ%3A Sunset 13 (My Page) on Sat, Sep 8, 12 at 22:14
| Also check out Desert willow. Looks not much like an aspen, but they are lovely small trees, and hardy. |
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| If you are looking for a tree with smooth white bark there aren't many choices. Eucalyptus would probably be your best bet - Ghost Gum specifically. Arizona Sycamore is the only other option I can think of but it looks a bit sad during the intense heat of summer. |
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- Posted by stompoutbermuda Z8DesertSunsetZ11 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 13, 12 at 8:51
| Crape Myrtle has a nice looking light colored bark |
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