Need Shrub Suggestion Please

perrisquirrel

14 years ago

Hi all! Haven't been here in forever, but I'm hoping you can help me out!

I'm looking for a shrub that looks just like the typical arborvitaes you would find up north.

Need something that only gets 6 ft tall max. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

~Julie

Zone 9, Central Florida, Orlando area

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linda_leaf _z10a_southwest_fl
14 years ago
How about podocarpus. You can shape it any way you like and keep the size to 6 feet. It's pretty and carefree.
Linda Leaf
solstice98
14 years ago
Hi Julie! Nice to 'see' you!

I agree about the podocarpus. My neighbor has a small hedge of it he keeps trimmed to about 4' and it always looks great. I've seen them much taller so I'm sure you could maintain it at 6'.

Kate

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perrisquirrel
Original Author
14 years ago
*Hi Solstice! I really need to get back here more often!!*

Thanks for the suggestions!

The podocarpus might just do the trick, but I really want something in more of a conifer shape, like the arborvitae. Can the podo be trimmed that way?

Also, is it something that can be found at Home Depot or Lowe's? I don't have any real nurseries anywhere near me.

Thanks again!!
SusieQsie_Fla
14 years ago
How come you don't just grow arborvitae?

Does it get too tall for you?

Just curious... (and welcome back!)

Susie
perrisquirrel
Original Author
14 years ago
Everything I've read about arborvitae says you should not grow them further south than Zone 7, even though some say you can. It just gets too hot here.

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