permaculture

[Paul Wheaton <paul@richsoil.com>]

Let me try a slightly different approach ...

Can somebody suggest a tree for zone 5 that would provide really wide shade?



--- Paul Wheaton <paul@richsoil.com> wrote:

> I'm preparing to dig several ponds this year to raise trout.  I'm on the 
> west slope of
> the rocky mountains about 50 miles south of the Canadian border.
> 
> I know that one of the big rules is to never plant trees on a dam.  
> 
> I also know that if you want the pond to be cool (which trout require) it 
> is wise to
> plant trees on the south side of the pond.  
> 
> What if the dam is on the south side?
> 
> I suppose one could plant a tree that has a lot of spreading habbit and 
> plant those at
> the dam edges.  Any suggestions on what variety of tree that might be?
> 
> I suppose that would be a really good place to build a dock.  
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
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