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We lost a locust tree in the recent storms. Looking for a shade tree replacement. Thought maybe a Kentucky Coffee tree? Any other suggestions? Can we ...
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Asked July 18, 2023, 10:01 PM EDT
We lost a locust tree in the recent storms. Looking for a shade tree replacement. Thought maybe a Kentucky Coffee tree? Any other suggestions? Can we plant now? Thanks.
Oldham County Kentucky
Expert Response
Hello. Thank you for your question. Please contact the Oldham County Horticulture Assistant. I have included the contact information below.
Hope Gardiner
Extension Assistant, Horticulture
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Oldham County Extension Office
207 Parker Drive
La Grange, Kentucky 40031-8632
That would be a good choice and here is also a list of other Kentucky trees to select from - https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/common_ky_trees.
I would also recommend contacting your local extension office for further information.