Hi pinkspoonbill, I would love to trade for more than one 2" seedling, or even a bigger one (or two) from last year. You listed as wanting unusual things...well how about multiple starts of the Pussytoes linked below for the seedlings, or something else from my list for a bigger one from last year. I hope you can see the pic. LMK...Thanks. Sue...chemocurl Here is a link that might be useful:

Hi - No experience to report yet - just planted an Hp - a 2010 intro called *Tickled Pink* claimed to be a compact 5x5 though wider than your requirements ... perhaps more experienced Hp growers can input on pruning to size possibilities. This cultivar is a creation Of Dr. Dirr, grown & marketed by Bailey's of MN ... got it for the *compact* claim! (7 other Paniculatas are the larger ones). I agree w/ laceyvail - Oakleaf may need some protection in our similar zone & woods are a bit brittle (my Pee Wee split in half due to piled snow). For a front garden bed Hp's blooms offer Winter interests! I have 3 Oakleaf Hs & have been lightly protecting these past 3 yrs, 'til fully grown (did not bloom last year) ... but they are in the backyd ... awesome Fall-foliage-colors! Hope it helps & Good luck on your choice!

I have several H.q.'Sikes Dwarf' or 'Sykes Dwarf' that I purchased from a reputable propagation nursery a few years ago. Unless I check the label on each plant, am unable to distinguish them from some other cultivars of Oakleaf's, as they are about the same height, 5-6 ft. As luis mentioned, growing season, soil, light, etc. may effect the ultimate height and size of the "Dwarfs". Have had no experience with H.q.'PeeWee" and have never observed them growing in my area. In this area, Oakleaf's perform best when planted in full sun or several(6+) hours of afternoon sun exposure. Soil drainage is very important. I have heavy clay, which retains moisture, so I try to plant them on a slope or a mound of soil and mulch is only provided during extended periods of drought. They also appreciate an annual application of Dolomitic Lime if the soil is very acidic. They do best in Circumneutral (pH7.0) to slightly alkaline soil. In the absence of rainfall, water weekly for the first couple of years, until the roots become established, after that, they are fairly drought tolerant. My old, established plants needed watering only twice during a severe drought last year and that included one period of 7 consecutive weeks in early summer, when not a drop of rain fell. Rb

You might want to pick up your phone before going, but I know this past spring Puckett's Nursery in Allen had several. I haven't been there lately, but you could call them to see if there are any left: 972-727-1145. Also try Shades of Green in Frisco. Their website is below. You can get their phone number off their site. Don't e-mail them though. I have e-mailed them before a couple times and never received a reply. They're good with plants, but maybe not so good with technology since they probably hired a company to put that website together and to maintain it. ;-) Here is a link that might be useful: Shades of Green