Small Trees
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Small Trees
- From: "* D* C* <m*@PIPELINE.COM>
- Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 01:29:05 -0400
At 12:49 AM 4/22/99 -0400, you wrote:
>I'm looking for suggestions as to
>different small trees I can plant, which will supply high shade. Would be
>nice if they flowered in spring or fall, for added interest. An added bonus
>would be if the roots wouldn't interfere with with plantings,
Sounds like you're looking for dogwoods (Cornus spp.). They fulfill all
your needs, plus grow quickly. Also, persimmons give a nice high shade,
and the roots don't compete to the extent that maples do, but I don't know
if they are hardy in your area. I think Z4 is alright, as long as you're
not in a hilly area.
Sheila Smith
mikecook@pipeline.com
Niles, MI USA, Z 5/6
