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use on narrow streets where a maximum of sunlight was desired. 



The Cfiks. 



The use of the oaks for street planting is one of the indications that 

 popular attention is turning to the matter of street planting* A few years ago 

 raoet people would have, been inpatient at the thought of using oaks for shade 

 trees. Now it nas been demonstrated that someoaks make as rapid growth as many 

 epecies of trees commonly used. Of course there is a variation among the 

 different species of oak; and, similarly, it must be admitted that they are not 

 suitable for plantings where quick results are v/anted, but, in spite of this, 

 their permanence and charm of individuality recommend then to the planter who is 

 seeking an expression which shall be most perfect in its way. The characteristic 

 live oak which is found throughout the state would not, at first thought, seem a 

 suitable species for street use. 



This oak . ( QuerciMg agri folia) has been used, however, rather extensively 

 in Hollywood and Garvanza and the young trees give great promise. One thing 

 appears in their development, end that is great irregularity in rate of growth 

 and in many cases a tendency to bad form. The gnarled top-heavy branches which 

 are eo admirable in private yards are hardly suitable for street use. This 

 question of irregularity is one which must be dealt with in a most thoughtful 

 way. To confine the tre ^s to a rigid form would remove all individuality and 

 yet the individuality must be kept within bounds. 



A very wide parking is the first thing to be obtained and constant attention 

 to the shaping is the next item. The irregularity in the rate of growth can be 

 regulated to a reasonable degree by attention to the watering with extra waterings 

 for backward trees, and even a mulch of street sweepings or rich manure in ex- 

 treme cases. r or those trees which show a leader inclined to grot/ in an oblique 

 or horizontal position, the old practice of tying the limb to an upright pole is 

 the best zaethod. Any suckers or shoots from the butt should be cut off promptly 

 as if encouraged or let alone the tree will show a tendency to assume a scrubby 

 bush like form so that considerable effort will be required to bring it back to 



