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Q:WE had to remove a dying almond tree from our patio. We are looking to replace it with a new tree that has beautiful foliage, and that fully flowers in the spring and will not grow too big, but will give a little shade over our patio table. Do you have any suggestions? A: My personal choice would be Forest Pansy or Silver Cloud Redbud, Cercis canadensis. Forest Pansy Redbud likes full sun and is a moderate growing tree to 20 feet tall with a 15-foot spread, but pruning can control the...