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Wednesday - July 31, 2013
From: Huckabay, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Trees
Title: Tree for fast shade in Huckabay, TX
Answered by: Nan Hampton
QUESTION:
What tree should I plant for fast shade?ANSWER:
Below is a list of fast-growing trees that should grow well in Erath County:
Ulmus americana (American elm) Here is more Information from Texas Tree Selector.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert willow) Here is more information from Texas Tree Selector.
Fraxinus pennsylvanica (Green ash) Here is more information from Texas Tree Selector.
Fraxinus albicans (Texas ash) [synonym-Fraxinus texensis] Here is more information from Texas Tree Selector.
Platanus occidentalis (American sycamore) Here is more information from Texas Tree Selector.
Be sure to read the other criteria under GROWING CONDITIONS on each species page to see if they are compatible with your site.
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