Five Fantastic Large Trees for the Rogue Valley

There's something special about a big tree: a massive trunk, a shadow that fills the yard, leaf dump of near-biblical proportions each fall. A tree like this is where forts are built, knees are scraped while climbing, and allowances are earned while raking. It's what you look at fall mornings while sipping your coffee, admiring the bright foliage. Properly placed, it will keep your whole house a few degrees cooler in the summer with its shade. If you're in the market for a giant tree, the Rogue Valley Gardener has a few suggestions that'll do well in Southern Oregon's Zone 8 climate.

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