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WorseBeforeBetter

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10. Thanks for the suggestions. The Sourwood is gorgeous!

Sun Mar 29, 2015, 10:14 AM

Mar 2015

Not sure it would work in front of a hot pink crape myrtle (two big focal points), but I'll research it and the others. A neighbor has a magnolia in front of her house that's about 30' tall with good form, so I may go knocking on her door. She planted it strategically to block afternoon sun to her front door. I don't care about a little mess on my driveway, but I gotta watch out for the guy next door.

Yeah, 120... no. The tree will be the HOAs problem at that point.

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Recommendation for shade tree/shrub between two driveways? [View all] WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 OP

No recommendation, but something to think about hollysmom Mar 2015 #1

Thanks. I was under an oak... WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 #2

Natchez Crape Myrtle Major Nikon Mar 2015 #3

Ha, I planted one of those early last October... WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 #4

I have one that's as tall as my house Major Nikon Mar 2015 #5

Thanks for the tips. WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 #6

Plant a tree that is native to your area Botany Mar 2015 #7

Thanks, Botany... WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 #8

You do not want a tree that will give you "quick shade" ..... Botany Mar 2015 #9

Thanks for the suggestions. The Sourwood is gorgeous! WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2015 #10

red tip photinia roody Apr 2015 #11