Los Angeles Times: Train your tree: Why figs are a good choice to espalier Pat Morgan of Westlake Village wrote to the SoCal Garden Clinic to ask: My fig tree was started from a cutting three years ago and was recently transplanted to our atrium. It has been in a container ... Does anyone know of a eastern tree, suitable for zone 6, that has an interesting winter silhouette?

Understanding the Context

I like the look of a black gum a few streets over, but I want to make sure that I do't over-look any other, possibly nicer ones, as this will probably be the last tree I ever plant. Thanks.