[justjim]

Originally Posted by sunnyatlast

There is no filthier tree than the florida oak that drops bushels of leaves, tiny sticks, and tiny acorns that rot into brown, tarry goo on the driveway and on the grass, which the rotting oak leaves/acorns kill.

In the pastures, golf course roughs, and along roadsides, they're good to keep. But in a residential yard, they are a cleaning nightmare for 8 months, and a grass-killing menace!

Thank you to everyone who's planted palms!

Spot on. I have a friend who paid more $$$$ for a lot with a big Florida Oak. He is "sorry " now for all the reasons you point out.