Anyone in Zone 6 & 7 - input on the size of these roses?
Karolina11
11 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (18)
nanadollZ7 SWIdaho
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agoRelated Discussions
Lusterleaf Holly... hardy in zone 7/6B
Comments (5)Maryann, I've seen Lusterleaf get some bad damage at the US Arboretum one year (zone 7a/b). I haven't been back to the holly grove to check on it. I would venture that in zone 6b it's real iffy. However... if you like the large-leafed hollies, there are a number of holly hybrids you can choose from! Try any of the Koehneanas (latifolia x aquifolium hybrid) -- with cultivar names such as Wirt L. Winn, Jade, Agena, etc. Also, Forest Farm has a cornuta x latifolia hybrid that I purchased last Fall (leaves about 3-5 inches). If you're in the DC area, visit the holly grove at the US Arboretum. So check them out!...See MoreAgave in zone 6b/7
Comments (5)I grow the same kind as cactuspaul here in OKC. A. havardiana is the largest cold hardy agave you can grow in Oklahoma. I quit messing with any cactus, agave, succulents or yucca that are not cold hardy, its just not worth it. Sooner or later it'll get killed and there are too many hardy choices available. When I first started out I used to run outside in winter to cover stuff that was good only to lows in the 20's. That is for the birds. A. parryi spreads around a lot, you'll get many babies come up around the original plant. My soil is amended with coarse sand. I live on a slope so there is no standing water, good runoff. Try this website. Kelly Grummons sells lots of cold hardy desert plants. He's great to order from. People trade on GW too, you might check it out. There is an annual cactus sale at Will Rogers Park in OKC, usually around the end of May or first of June. You can pick up all kinds of cold hardy outdoor types there. http://www.coldhardycactus.com/...See MoreHuge rose needed, zone 5 cane hardy, grows to 6x6 or more
Comments (23)Yes, it's the same rose. The year I bought my two I think it was listed as 2.5 feet or something odd. HMF says 3-6 feet, but used to say only 3, I think. But funniest is HMF says Ascot grows up to 18 inches wide--mine is about 7 feet. It's a good thing I just happened to plant the one in the photo in a place with lots of room, but I have had to remove a lavender, dianthus, and will remove another big lavender this spring to make way. It's currently duking it out with a huge snowball bush. Who will win? Diane Ascot in 2013--see how far away the snowball is? The rose is touching it now. The lavender on the right is gone and other will soon be gone; it's being crushed....See More100+ years long lived Evergreen trees NJ zone 6 7 35ft max ?
Comments (10)Beyond that it's anyone's guess. It's not as simple as tree A will live to age X and tree B will live to age Y. Trees also don't just stop growing at some designated height or spread. You can find averages for these aspects, but while I'm pretty sure a parrot will outlive a dog, I don't know how old each will be with precision. I'm not sure what your goal is ... you said you plan to recommend these trees to lots of people. Are you trying to landscape a subdivision or something? Are you wanting to plant a single type of tree in every site? What is this list for? I'm not familiar with tons of varieties of evergreens, but whether something can come down without climbers or bucket trucks isn't solely dependent on size. The neighbor's last ailing tree (40'ish cherry) could have been dropped across our yard ... if we didn't mind it destroying our perennial garden and cobblestone paths; a bucket truck was brought in. Their current dead tree (50'ish hickory) is capable of hitting houses or wiping out the street, or it could kill several other trees on its way down if felled ... it will also need a bucket truck. The 35' branch that had to be removed off one of our 75'-100' white pines was removed by suspending it off of the pine itself and two nearby oaks and lowered (thankfully not just dropping on all the understory trees it was looming over). There were aerialists and a little vehicle (pulled lines and hauled log chunks) but not bucket truck on that removal. Our Eastern Red Cedar is about 35' tall and it was probably 20'ish in the early 80s, no idea how old it is, but we do know it's been hit by lightning twice (and had its top reshaped). Every mature tree on our property, except the serviceberry, requires an aerialist or bucket truck to prune. For a while the Bradford pear (no commentary on its existence, please) could be pruned with a pole, but it needs a bucket truck too now that it's probably 25'-30' tall. It was the last holdout. So I wouldn't count on any tree never requiring a bucket truck or climber. The birds love our yew shrub (we hate our yew ... though if it didn't have to be pruned multiple times a year/was in a different spot it might be more acceptable). They also love forsythias and quince, though. There's definitely nests in the cedar, and I'm pretty sure several of the oaks, maples, and cherries have nests in them. It depends on the bird what tree they'll build in. One word about hedge style planting, my grandfather planted a hedge hemlocks, and they were great and beautiful until one in the middle had an issue. It's nearly impossible to replace a tree that's 25' tall and planted tightly, and the two on the sides of the hole lacked green towards the hole because they had previously been growing into the missing tree. I don't recall whether they took down the whole hedge or moved and the next owners did it; the hedge no longer exists. Price of tree ... what's your definition of small?...See Moresusan4952
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agoseil zone 6b MI
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agosusan4952
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agodublinbay z6 (KS)
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agodoodles-grower
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agomichaelg
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agolsst
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agoKarolina11
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agolsst
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agolsst
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agoKarolina11
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agoseil zone 6b MI
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agojacqueline9CA
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agoken-n.ga.mts
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agoKarolina11
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agodiane_nj 6b/7a
11 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
Related Stories
DECORATING GUIDES7 Bedroom Styling Tricks Anyone Can Do
Short on time or money? You can spruce up your bedroom quickly and easily with these tips
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES6 Wonderfully Easy Roses for Any Gardener
Look like an expert even if you're just starting out, with these low-maintenance gems of the rose world
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES6 Captivating Roses for an Alluringly Fragrant Garden
Perfume your garden with aromas from richly spicy to lightly sweet, without sacrificing an inch of color
Full StoryMUDROOMSThe Cure for Houzz Envy: Mudroom Touches Anyone Can Do
Make a utilitarian mudroom snazzier and better organized with these cheap and easy ideas
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGN7 Reasons to Give Your Bath Zone a Living Room Vibe
With a few living room–like touches, you can transform your bathroom into a practical, relaxing retreat that’s overflowing with personality
Full StoryCOLORTime to Step Out of Your Color Comfort Zone?
If you always seem to pick warm tones, or you stick to the cool ones, bucking your natural inclination could bring new energy to a room
Full StoryMOST POPULARKitchen Evolution: Work Zones Replace the Triangle
Want maximum efficiency in your kitchen? Consider forgoing the old-fashioned triangle in favor of task-specific zones
Full StoryLANDSCAPE DESIGNMake Your Roses Even More Beautiful With These Companion Plants
Nourish your rosebushes and create a visual feast with these 7 classic and unexpected plant pairings
Full StoryGARDENING AND LANDSCAPING10 Great Outdoor Chill Zones
Whether you have a huge poolside deck or a sliver of a patio, these ideas will kick stress to the curb all summer long
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESWhat Kind of Roses Should You Grow?
Want to add the beauty of roses to your garden? Find out which ones, from old-fashioned to modern, are right for you
Full StoryCustom Craftsmanship & Construction Solutions in Franklin County
seil zone 6b MI