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Question

We need two large outdoor potted trees in the front of our north-facing building on Russian Hill. We want to replace the privets that are there now. What is a good choice? Do you pot large plants and deliver same to SF addresses? Thank you.
Ann
San Francisco

Answer

You can consider any of the following trees for containers in the city. Please note that exposure is a vital key to any tree's success. A north facing building can offer many different types of light, dependent on surrounding structures. Please verify the amount of direct sun the area gets when you are speaking with one of our team members at the store. Availability will vary from week-to-week and most likely, we will need to place a special order. The store can fill you in on transplanting and delivery fees (dependent on size of pot and distance of delivery). All of these trees are proven winners in San Francisco:
  • Brugmansia
  • Lemon tree
  • Laurus nobilis
  • Japanese maple
  • Dodonea viscosa
  • Osmanthus fragrans
  • Arbutus unedo
  • Leptospermum
  • Thuja

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