A mesquite tree would do the same thing, and give you shade, and when
you trim it, you can use the branches to flavor your barbecue. Of
course, here in the desert, we don't have to plant mesquite. It will
grow through anything, even concrete. Kinda like kudzu down south.
Dave Miles
Tucson, AZ
"William M. Gilroy" wrote:
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> If you have windows this is what I would do. There is a plant in the US
> and it is called a Fire Thorn. They have nice orange berries and the
> branches have these 1" thorns. The things make a regular sticker
> bush look like a water bed. Planting these in front of the window will help
> deter entry at those points. Makes it a bit tough to get to to paint
> the windows, but hey. Very legal also.
>
> Bill Gilroy
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