Besides their tendency to sucker rampantly (and suckers are difficult to control in non-turf areas), they are affected by numerous insects and diseases and are short lived in the urban landscape according to Colorado State University Extension.
linkBesides their tendency to sucker rampantly (and suckers are difficult to control in non-turf areas), they are affected by numerous insects and diseases and are short lived in the urban landscape according to Colorado State University Extension.
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