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Mar 20, 2022 4:58 PM CST

Richmond, VA (Zone 7a)

scvirginia said: A better choice might be a Flowering Dogwood, Virginia Fringetree, Ornamental Cherry, Hawthorn or Crabapple. Bradfords are invasive, short-lived and smelly.

I think I play it safe and go with crape myrtles. I'm looking to for a trouble free tree for my side yard. It's south facing so dogwoods are redbuds are out. Cherries have disease issues and some have surface roots. Fringe tree may be an option.