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Gardening

japple

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4. You live in the same zone as I do! A couple of my neighbors have

Reply to LaydeeBug (Original post)

Sat May 14, 2016, 08:40 AM

May 2016

fringe trees and they flower beautifully in the spring. The fragrance is divine. They're natives to this area, too.

Check it out: <img class="size-full wp-image-22120" alt="Fringe tree " src="?w=640&h=574" width="640" height="574" title="Fringe Tree The Best Native Tree Nobody Grows">

http://thedailysouth.southernliving.com/2013/04/28/fringe-tree-the-best-native-nobody-grows/

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Best shade trees, on the medium to smaller side? [View all] LaydeeBug May 2016 OP

I suggest contacting your local gardening extension service Major Nikon May 2016 #1

People are going to need to know generally where you live. Thor_MN May 2016 #2

I am so sorry. I am in zone 7a...and I am considering a magnolia or a dogwood LaydeeBug May 2016 #3

You live in the same zone as I do! A couple of my neighbors have japple May 2016 #4

Thank you. I will check it out. I scored some clematis today for 5 bucks LaydeeBug May 2016 #5

If you can keep clematis watered, it should do well. I want to get japple May 2016 #6

try some bone meal for the clematis... LaydeeBug May 2016 #7