Re: need suggestions
At 09:39 PM 02/25/2000 -0600, you wrote:
>I live on a large sand dune with very mature oaks. Last year we lost two
>of those oaks in a storm. Now I have two places where they get some sun but
>not enough for a starter tree to grow in.
>
>What I need assistance in is suggestions for Large shrubs or trees that
>don't get bigger then 10 - 12 feet (because of the electrical lines above)
>and like moderate shade. I'm currently thinking of some Japanesse Maples
>but I would like to present my husband with other options too.
>
>What ever tree or shrub I but in these spots has to also like being
>surrounded by Hosta (just a minor obsession that I have).
>
>Sincerely,
>Kate E. Ardissono
>Zone 5
>Long Beach, IN
>
>Kate
here are a couple of thoughts Cornelian Cherry, Cornus Kusa (Could go
higher than 12 ft but so will Japanese Maple) viburnum Prunifoliam "Cherry
Viburnum", Snow fountain "Weeping Cherry" , Acer Campestre "Hedge maple"
Sargents Crab, Viburnum Tomentosum "Doublefile" Would need a bit of traning
, but worth it. Oh yes and Covey "weeping RedBud.
Ran
