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Republic has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual precipitation is about 45 inches, with most of it falling from April to June.

One of the factors that influences the type of plants and trees that can grow in Republic is the soil. According to the Soil and Conservation District of Saint Louis County, there are over 515 soil types found in Missouri. 

The type of soil determines what kind of plants and trees can grow well in Republic. Some examples of native trees that are suitable for Missouri landscapes are:

• Pin Oak: This is a fast-growing tree that can provide shade and beautify the property. It has an oval shape and produces red leaves in the fall. It also attracts wildlife such as birds and squirrels. Pin Oak is tolerant of wet soils and can grow up to 70 feet tall.
• American Sweetgum: This is a medium-fast growing tree that has an oval shape and produces star-shaped leaves that change color in the fall. It also produces flowers in the spring and summer, but they are hard to notice. American Sweetgum can grow up to 80 feet tall and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
• Flowering Dogwood: This is a small tree that produces white or pink flowers in the spring, followed by red berries in the fall. It also has green leaves that turn red or purple in the fall. Flowering Dogwood can grow up to 30 feet tall and prefers acidic, well-drained soils.

Some examples of native plants that are suitable for Republic gardens are:

• Wild Plum: This is a shrub that produces white flowers in the spring, followed by edible plums in the summer. It also has green leaves that turn yellow or red in the fall. Wild Plum can grow up to 15 feet tall and prefers sunny or partly shaded areas with moist, well-drained soils.
• Yellowwood: This is a tree that produces fragrant white flowers in late spring or early summer, followed by brown seed pods in the fall. It also has green leaves that turn yellow in the fall. Yellowwood can grow up to 50 feet tall and prefers sunny or partly shaded areas with moist, well-drained soils.
• Fringe Tree: This is a small tree or large shrub that produces white flowers in late spring or early summer, followed by blue berries in the fall. It also has green leaves that turn yellow in the fall. Fringe Tree can grow up to 20 feet tall and prefers sunny or partly shaded areas with moist, well-drained soils.

These are some of the examples of plants and trees that can thrive in Republic’s soil and climate conditions. However, there are many more options to choose from depending on your preferences and needs.