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Advice on clear stem trees

Question from Rose

Could anyone offer advice on suitable evergreen clear stem trees that offer privacy of at least 3.5 meters to be planted along the property boundary. My garden is drenched in sunshine all day long.
I live in a coastal area with clay soil.
I had thought Ligustrum Japonicum but have been told they don’t look very attractive.
I do like the look of olive trees but they are very expensive when brought at a ready height of 2meters plus!
I wouldn’t mind mixing a few trees to give interest.
Ideally I would like to be able to maintain a floral bed underneath.
Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated

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  • Posted: Tue. 26th May 2020 22:24

Can anyone Identify this Spruce Tree please

Question from mark

Originally thought this was a blue spruce but now I'm not sure. I need to identify this tree as it sits within 10 meters of the main house, therefore need to estimate a mature height to the tree.

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  • Posted: Thu. 2nd January 2020 13:13
  • Last reply: Tue. 14th January 2020 18:02

Thuja Plicata Atrovirens or Thuja Plicata Martin

Question from khurm chaudry

I am looking for privacy trees, as I have some flats overlooking my back garden.

I have narrowed the trees I want to either 1) Thuja Plicata Atrovirens or 2) Thuja Plicata Martin, but am confused on which of these to go for. I would like answers to my questions below to decide.

Questions:
1) Which of these is the quickest growing?
2) What is the maximum height each of these trees can reach?
3) Keen to avoid cleaning leaves and trees waste. Do shred bark or cones?
4) How many trees would I need to plant to cover 17m?

I would greatly appreciate some advice.

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  • Posted: Fri. 4th October 2019 10:19

Prunus Subhirtella Pendula - Weeping Cherry

Question from Sue Bolton

My daughter has bought a weeping cherry - prunus subhirtella pendula for her garden. She wants to grow it in a large container beneath a sturdy wooden pergola with the branches trailing down over the top of the pergola. It’s approx 10 ft in height. The garden centre she bought it from have said that it won’t grow too much taller than its current height in the next 5 - 10 years and will be fine in a container provided it’s kept watered. I’m unsure whether it will be ok in a container or it should be planted in the ground. Any suggestions welcome.

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  • Posted: Fri. 12th April 2019 20:10
  • Last reply: Thu. 18th April 2019 15:55

Cupressus 'Totem Pole' - pruning

Question from Jainey

Hello,

I am considering buying some Cupressus 'Totem Pole'. I know they have the potential to grow quite tall and I know they are slow growing. However, is it possible to prune them to keep them at a desired height?

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  • Posted: Sat. 2nd February 2019 11:23

How to take cuttings

Question from john

How and when best time to take cuttings of Physocarpus Opulifolius Diabolo are they softwood or hardwood cuttings

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  • Posted: Tue. 6th November 2018 15:48

5 West Himalayan Birch Trees

Question from Anne Adrienne Colley

These are in a row, 5 ft apart in a flower bed. 10 ft high. The branches overhang a joint fence. How do I prune them to prevent them getting taller/wider ? Thank you.

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  • Posted: Tue. 16th October 2018 12:12

bonzai eucalyptus

Question from simone wiesbauer

Hi, I have just successfully grown and potted on 5 Eucalyptus Deglupta. I would like to grow them as Bonzai in pots. Not worried if they get big! Does anyone have any advice or has anyone done this before?

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  • Posted: Thu. 30th August 2018 13:01

Very Mature Viburnum Bodnantense Dawn partially died - can I save it?

Question from Vivien Tavener

My Viburnum Bodnantense Dawn is about 30 years old and approx. 10 feet tall. Over the years I have taken off the lower branches to lift the canopy which has worked really well. However after last winter two of the large trunks growing from ground level appear to have died and I am worried that I might lose the whole plant which would leave a huge gap. Any ideas if the rest of the plant might survive - it looks healthy apart from the two trunks that have died. Thank you very much.

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  • Posted: Sun. 3rd June 2018 18:12
  • Last reply: Tue. 5th June 2018 08:26

Silver Birch - sap 'bleeding'.

Question from David Cole

I had to remove a three-inch diameter branch from my Silver Birch five days ago. The sap is still 'bleeding' quite significantly - dripping to the ground once or twice a minute. Is there anything I can, or should be doing to help?

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  • Posted: Sat. 14th April 2018 18:05


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