Trees Undesirable for Landscape Planting
Many trees listed in the following section have been planted in urban areas and may have useful qualities for some applications. However, each tree has one or more problems that usually makes it undesirable for planting. These problems may include brittle wood and structural weaknesses, serious insect or disease problems, nuisance fruits or nuts, or general messiness. Undesirable characteristics are noted in each species description.
Small trees and flowering trees
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