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But lately, they've been assuming the role of a fast-growing shade tree in sunny backyards. Hardy from USDA zones 6 through 8, these majestic specimens grow between 30 and 40 feet wide and just as ...

Now is a good time to plant shade ... fastest growing in most situations. The Texas red oak will often provide attractive fall leaf color. Mexican sycamore and Montezuma cypress offer unusual tree ...