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Canopy-Shade Trees
(Trees with a mature
height of 30+ feet that cannot be planted under power
lines) |
Oak Trees
Live Oak - Slow grower, very
adaptable, mature height 40'-60'. Tolerant of city conditions. Broad spreading
evergreen tree. Prefers full sun.
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Shumard Oak - Moderate to rapid
grower, very adaptable, mature height 40'-60'. Upright deciduous tree. Prefers
full sun.
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Nuttall Oak - Grows even faster
than the Shumard Oak and is well suited for wet sites, mature height 40-60'.
Upright deciduous tree. Prefers full sun.
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Magnolia Tree - Slow grower, very
adaptable, mature height 40'-60'. Large white flowers in March through May.
Upright evergreen tree. Prefers full sun. |
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Elm Tree - The Drake Elm has a
Moderate to rapid grower, mature height 40'-60'. Vase like deciduous tree.
Prefers full sun. |
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Understory
Trees
(Trees between 15 and 25 feet tall that can be
maintained under power lines) |
| Crape Myrtle - Moderate to rapid
grower, deciduous, mature height 20'-30'. Flowers throughout the summer in a
variety of colors. Prefers full sun. |
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| Lil' Gem Magnolia - Slow grower,
evergreen, mature height 20' -30'. Large white flowers. Prefers well-drained
organic soils, sunny location. |
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| Elaeocarpus (Japanese Blueberry) -
Rapid grower, evergreen, mature height 30-40'. Small white flowers with small
deep blue fruit. Leaves have bronze-red color on new growth. Prefers slightly
acidic soil, well drained soil, sunny location. |
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