Smaller Evergreen Shade Tree Recommendations?
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Comments (9)IME, Hinokis get bigger and grow faster that the literature would have you expect. I have a 'Nana Lutea' that is approaching 5' after about 15 years and 'Cripsii's in this area can also get to a pretty darn good size in not too much time. 'Verdoni' should be just about right. IMO, 'Fernspray Gold' is not a wonderfully attractive tree - always looks 'sick'. Probably my least favorite of the Hinokis and also not one to approach the size you want. Depending on where you are located in western WA, there are a number of retail nurseries that feature conifers and should carry a pretty wide selection, particularly of Hinokis. My own carries several dozen cultivars at any given time, but we tend to focus on the dwarfer forms, although we do have a nice selection of 'Verdoni' in stock. Locating one shouldn't be all that difficult....See MoreRecommendations on a very CLEAN (low litter) Evergreen tree
Comments (1)May not exist. In my recent research, I would only consider the fruitless olive near the pool if the Mastic doesn't work. I do not see much litter around these single trunk mature ones at the school where my daughter attends in Chandler. Of course the monsoon winds may throw a kink in that :-) Here is a link that might help? Here is a link that might be useful: pooltree...See MoreEvergreen shade tree recommendations?
Comments (3)This question has been asked numerous times on this website and usually with a list of specific trees. One can only wonder how frustrating it then becomes for the original poster to search in vain for what are excellent suggestions, but not readily available. Let me answer your question with some suggestions instead. Start with the local nurseries and big box stores. See what they have to offer. Next, do some research - how tall will they grow? Are they invasive? Are they truly evergreen where you live? What do they poop - fruit, flowers, seeds, leaves, branches? How much water do they need? Learn as much as you can about those trees and your selection becomes much easier. Keep in mind that most nurseries and the big box stores can order a specific tree for you as well....See MoreHoly grail . . .Shade evergreen recommendation . . . Again!
Comments (9)I would want a few of the questions above answered before I could make any further recommendations. Laceyvail asked: "When you say Rhododendrons aren't doing well, what exactly do you mean? Are they just slow? Or are they chloritic from alkaline soil?" I would also want to know the same thing about the mountain laurels. Ken asked: "and.. looking at shadows.. the line of plants goes east to west???" Knowing the direction will help figuring out where to place plants in order for them to grow best. Ken asked: "i also see power lines.... do will they be impacted if you ever get the height you want/need???" This is an important question since you don't want something under power lines that might grow up into them. You answered Ken's question about the property line with, "My property goes about ten feet past the mulch." Does that mean 10' past the far side of the mulch or the near side lawn-mulch line? I have a few additional questions: Is it mainly the road or the neighbors that you want visual separation from? Since they are two different heights, different plants will address different priorities. Is the road as much lower than your property as it appears to me from the photos? Would it be acceptable to plant on the far side of the wooded edge? Would you be OK with losing some lawn to plant on the near side of the trees?...See Moregardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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