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T10.4.3 Parasol

T10.4.3 Parasol
Popular in continental Europe for providing shade, these large trees have had their central leaders cut and the main branches trained over a horizontal frame, creating a parasol effect. Tilia and Platanus are typical genera used to create these shapes.