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We had a huge ash tree cut down this past weekend. It was hollow inside from damage from carpenter ants and emerald ash borer. I miss my tree and shade. Now I plan to plant another tree. I am in zone 5 in mid Michigan near the lake. We have sandy soil and then clay. It's wet in the spring.
I'd like a fast growing shade tree with small leaves to make fall cleanup easier.
I'd like a hard wooded tree that won't break easily in the wind. We have a lot of wind here.
If possible something that is easy and not prone to a lot of bugs or diseases and is long lived.
This tree will be planted to shade our deck.
Thanks for any suggestions.
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