Can someone help me pick a tree?

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essabeth Hemet, CA Jun 11, 2011

Hi,

I live in Hemet, CA, zone 9b. The soil here is kinda poor. I'd like to plant a fast growing deciduous tree on the south side of my house, for shade in the summer. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

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2QandLearn Menifee, CA(Zone 9a) Jul 22, 2011

Fruitless Mulberry trees grow quite fast, especially once established.
They get big, and throw lots of shade.

The Texas Umbrella trees do, too . . . BUT, they have brittle wood, so I don't suggest planting it near a house. (Also, their seeds are many & poisonous.)

Brazilian Pepper trees probably grow good in 9b, but come up like weeds from their seed (as do Texas Umbrellas). Pruned as a tree they are very pretty, though.

I don't think any of these three are very picky about the soil they grow in, as long as it has reasonably good drainage.

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essabeth Hemet, CA Jul 28, 2011

Thanks very much! I'd forgotten about this post, was a nice surprise to get a good reply :)

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2QandLearn Menifee, CA(Zone 9a) Dec 29, 2011

You're Welcome---I forgot about it, too!

There are probably others, but, I am personally familiar with those I mentioned.

'Zone 9 native',
2QandLearn

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