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		rconti on March 24, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Enchanting Blossom Explosion of Jacaranda Tree... my wife absolutely loves them and would like to have one here, but i think the roots can be pretty troublesome for use in a residential yard.

jondwillis on March 24, 2024 [–]

yes, they tend to out-compete and shade-out other plants. They're popular curbside in LA for that reason, though I worry about the topsoil quality and erosion without some cover plants.

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