Campsis radicans

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Old earth dog
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Campsis radicans

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I'm gonna make a tree standard out of this monster if it kils me.
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That's really :cool: !
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:lol: Just don't stand to close OED, it looks as though it's ready to fall on and start growing up anyone that comes by unsuspecting! Don't week below that thing! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by Old earth dog »

Definately not going to stand on it's own. If I ever decide where to put it, I'll put a pipe in the ground , in cement. I think I'm going to prune it way back and let it get taller. The branches touch the ground to easily when it's full at this height.
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:cool: Now that's different! :D
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