Flowering shrub suggestion
gardenstateblossom (NJ 6b)
7 years ago
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cearbhaill (zone 6b Eastern Kentucky)
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Suggestion of shrubs and flower for this bed
Comments (1)Working links to the photos:...See MoreSuggestions on small shrubs
Comments (2)Yellow Jackman - Potentilla Fructosa Jackmanii? I don't use Round Up, but doesn't that kill emergent plants with contact - and by being absorbed by the plant itself rather than being absorbed into the soil to keep on killing everything in its path? I'd probably be a little more worried with spray drift or overspray with your plan. Most shrubs can be pruned or cut back to keep them in bounds, but root system growth is something else. Continuous restriction of roots seems a recipe for failure to thrive. There are small varieties of virtually every kind of shrub - barberry Crimson Pygmy, Spirea Japonica Alpina to name only two....See MoreSuggestions for small, flowering trees or shrubs
Comments (8)Good sugestions. Other dependable bushes to consider would be many dogwood (cornus) varieties, Ninebark (Physocarpus), mockorange, viburnum. Personally I'd go with a mix of viburnum to get the berry production. Seems like you want mutually exclusive things - shade vs privacy. I guess it depends on the layout of the houses/windows. Most privacy would require fairly thickly branched bushes. Most shade would require more height than 10 ft. You're not likely to get both. Anyway - the UM Plant database has some nice search features including desired size - take a look http://www.sustland.umn.edu/plant/plantdata.asp...See MoreSuggestion for a flowering dense shrub.
Comments (11)Take your time and do some research with reputable sources. If you don't have Michael Dirr's references Hardy Trees and Shrubs buy it or borrow it. It will repay you in better landscaping choices. Also, MOBOT and Chicago Botanical gardens have great websites with helpful lists and recommendations. Consider ¨Four Season Interest¨ your goal, even if it isn't always possible. I say Four Season Interest, Minimal Pruning and Minimal Spraying. If quick growing is your only criteria then forsythia and quince fit the bill. However, Both look good only in one season. In my experience both are pruning nightmares. Personally, I don't think either one complements landscapes due to their messy growth. If it is a very visible spot I think lilacs have the same challenge. They need regular renewal pruning to look good. Set your sights higher. Is your spot such that you could do a mixed planting? Some lovely conifers with restrained growth, Serviceberry, resistant viburnums....See Moreken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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