Q: We lost a Brazilian pepper tree (Schinus terebinthifolius) that was more than 40 years old during the rainstorms and I now believe, based on your recent column on the subject, that it was due to… ...

Other medium-size trees to consider for your landscape include anaqua, crape myrtle, Mexican plum, Mexican olive and redbud. You can find more information at plantanswers.com.