Studies of Trees by Jacob Joshua Levison
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20. Japanese umbrella pine (_Sciadopitys verlicillata_) Very hardy; retains a compact crown. An excellent specimen plant when grouped with other evergreens on the lawn. Does not grow to large size. 21. Mugho pine (_Pinus mughus_) A low-growing evergreen; hardy; important in group planting. 22. Obtuse leaf Japanese cypress (_Retinospora obtusa_) Beautiful evergreen of small size; hardy; desirable for group planting. 23. English yew (_Taxus baccata_) An excellent evergreen usually of low form; suitable for the lawn, massed with others or as a specimen plant; will grow in the shade of other trees. There are various forms of this species of distinctive value. TREES BEST FOR THE STREET 1. Oriental sycamore (_Platanus orientalis_) Very hardy; will adapt itself to city conditions; grows fairly fast |
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