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As trees grow above the ground, their root systems must become equally large
to support the additional weight. In urban or community situations, the
amount of space the tree is allowed is limited by streets and sidewalks, often
to a diameter of 6 feet or less.
While just about any tree, after several decades, will push up sections
of sidewalks, the ones presented below typically achieve mature heights of under
40 feet, and therefore are better suited for locations as narrow as 6 feet wide,
than larger- and faster-growing trees such as live oak and mahogany.
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Black Ironwood
Krugiodendron ferreum
The height and canopy spread of the black ironwood in the
center of the photo at right are both about 15' feet. |
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Myrtle-of-the-river Calyptranthes zuzygium
Plant a special tree that will never get too big for that
small space in front of your condo. |
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Willow Bustic Sideroxylon salicifolium
Great for either screening, or trimmed up to develop into a shade tree,
generally under 40' high. |
more to come...
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