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Aug 1, 2014 7:52 AM CST
Name: D Brawner
Daufuskie Island SC (Zone 8b)
I noticed that the "Uses" list is very long and was wondering if anyone thought that maybe using categories. I think breaking the big list into categorical groupings will make it easier to manage.
Just a quick 5min example:
*Utility Uses:
Erosion control
Guardian plant
Groundcover
Shade Tree
Attracts Bees
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Will Naturalize
Good as a cover crop
Useful for timber production
Suitable for forage
*Visual Uses:
Provides winter interest
Flowering Tree
Water gardens
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Suitable as Annual
*Edible Uses:
Culinary Herb
Vegetable
Salad greens
Cooked greens
*Medical Uses:
Medicinal Herb
*Location Uses:
Street Tree
Suitable for xeriscaping
Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Suitable as a houseplant
Suitable for terrariums
Suitable for bog gardening
Suitable for alpine/rock gardens
Suitable for espalier
Suitable for Topiary

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