Why Plant Ho-Hum Trees & Shrubs
Landscape Architecture & Design
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52m
If you’ve been using river birch, red maple, spruces or honey locust as dependable choices, you’re not alone. But, there are many good reasons to try something different, even something better. Your projects will stand out from others, especially in residential subdivisions where these trees appear again and again. And, there’s the need for diversity in plantings. If a serious new insect pest or disease affects red maples and everyone on the block has one—well, you get the picture. To provide some inspiration and encourage the use of broader plant palettes—especially in light of plant shortages for many of these often-used trees—we’ve assembled an expert panel for their recommendations.
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