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are in equally good situations will not respond equally to the same care. It 

 is the general opinion, however, of "those who have cared for this tree that a 

 little extra care, in the form of watering or, in extreme, cases, fertilizing, 

 will bring ebout the desired uniformity of growth. 



Like most of the other evergreen trees, there is some dropping of leaves 

 throughout the year but there is not an excessive litter. The fruit is a small 

 whitish berry, rich in oil, but very inconspicuous on the tree and not noticeable 

 underfoot. The camphor, as a whole, seems one of the first class trees for the 

 city street, provided, of course, there is a wide parking and a considerable 

 amount of care for the first five years, at least. 



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The various Casaurinas, have all been used in the parking spaces but perhaps 

 the most desirable one is the species . etricta. 



This tree has a very peculiar characteristic form which tells of its 

 drought resisting qualities, and which, in the more mature trees, is somewhat 

 suggestive of the habit of the pines. The trees are not of strikingly beautiful 

 appearance and are likely to be disfigured by the dust which accumulates on them 

 and the reddish discoloration due to the forming of the winter buds, but have 

 considerable claim upon the attention from their oddity. 



Aside from these facts, however, the tree has some peculiarities which 

 make it invaluable in certain localities. First and foremost is its resistence 

 to alkali. The exact per cent which can be tolerated is not at hand, but it is 

 reported that a considerable quantity of alkali will not affect the vigor of the 

 tree in any visible degree. And like most of the alkali-resistant plants, the 

 tree will tolerate long periods of drought. Moreover, under favorable conditions, 

 the tree is of feirly rapid growth and vd.ll give a light shade in a reasonable 

 time. 



This tree wss noted in good condition throu^iout the south and the interior 

 valleys, but it is less frequently planted in the Ecy Region and further north 



