Trunk diameters, v.2008

Experience now shows that moisture-loving, aggressive-growing, poor-soil-tolerant trees grow best here. In other words, the toughest and meanest varieties.

This winter has been so far very wet and windy, and several trees have suffered, most notably the Victorian Box out in front (wind-toppled), the Tenuifolium, Sandalwood and Lemonwood-variegated in the side yard (waterlogged), and the Brisbane Box in the rear (flooded, then blown over). The waterlogged trees have lost a lot of leaves.

Of particular interest is Sandalwood, which was planted the latest, yet it's now the largest tree by far.

	Date planted	Original container	Trunk diam @ 12" above ground	Trunk diam @ 36" above ground
Victorian B.	3sep02	24" box	2.39 inches	2.23 inches
Tenuifolium	09oct04	5-gal	2.55 inches	2.55 inches
Photinia	15oct04	5-gal	2.11 inches	1.95 inches
Lemonwoodv.	15oct04	5-gal	2.71 inches	2.55 inches
Strawberry	15oct04	5-gal	2.86 inches	2.55 inches
Lemonwood	20oct04	15-gal	2.86 inches	2.55 inches
Brisbane B.	11dec05	5-gal	3.34 inches	2.94 inches
Sandalwood	6may06	15-gal	5.01 inches	4.62 inches

Compare to 2007 measurements.

4040 complete

La Playa interior shutters from Netshutters is made of PVC composite. The hinges and attaching strips are rather finicky, requiring a precise hand. Minimum depth is 2 1/8" for a flush mount.

Cost = $226 installed

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