I live in the Northern Texas Panhandle. It is very dry and arid here. Would you suggest a hardy, wind resistant shade tree that would thrive here? If you live in the “desert”, we were told to plant “desert trees”. We just pulled up a 3 yr old maple tree that iron wouldn’t save. Thanks, Carla
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lgbaldwin wrote on :
Here is are two great sites I have used. One tells you varieties by area and the other has great pics and descriptions(put out by the Texas Forest service…
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/xeriscape/table5.html
http://texastreeplanting.tamu.edu/ViewAllTrees.aspx
Helene Wollin wrote on :
For some reason, I’m thinking cottonwood but I think you really should check in with your local county cooperative extension — their master gardeners will be able to tell you what will work for you.