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Old 05-09-2008, 03:46 PM
FritterGirl FritterGirl is offline
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Default Re: Trees butchered in Bricktown

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Originally Posted by BabyBoomerSooner View Post
They're actually very heat and drought tolerant and they're fast growing, too. Plus, they're great looking with white blossoms in the spring and a brilliant crimson in the fall. The only drawback is the soft wood.
There are other pear varieties that are much more Oklahoma-hardy. Crabapples actually have a similar appeal with their beautiful blossoms and fall colors. They also grow fairly quickly and are more suited to our windy weather.
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