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Wisconsin
brinbull

Shade to sun

brinbull
12 years ago

I have a 6 ft tall wood fence on the south side of my property. I would like to screen the neighbors deck which is elevated. Any suggestions for a tree or shrub that would grow OK to 6ft in shade and then tolerate the sun as it gets taller?

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