Studies of Trees by Jacob Joshua Levison
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should be planted further apart than the other trees listed above.
Requires a fairly good soil and plenty of moisture, and is therefore not suited for planting in the heart of a large city. 7. Pin oak (_Quercus palustris_) This tree exhibits its greatest beauty when its branches are allowed to droop fairly low. It, moreover, needs plenty of moisture to thrive and the tree is therefore best suited for streets in suburban sections, where these conditions can be more readily met. 8. Red maple (_Acer rubrum_) Beautiful in all seasons of the year; requires a rich soil and considerable moisture. TREES BEST FOR WOODLAND FOR OPEN PLACES 1. Red oak (_Quercus rubra_) Grows rapidly to large size and produces valuable wood; will grow in poor soil. 2. White pine (_Pinus strobus_) |
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