a columnar yew would be great, they do very well being trimmed! to any shape and
it will survive outside in winter with a little wrapping to prevent desiccation.
http://www.midcitynursery.com/Plants.../meyersyew.jpg
http://www.buckingham-nurseries.co.u...uct_10342.html
http://www.shadetrees.com/scripts/tr...p?thistree=309
http://www.whiterivergardens.com/pla...etail.asp?id=5 horticultural details
Ingrid

"Adam Schwartz" wrote:
I'm tring to create an
italian-style patio garden and I need a focal point.

Thanks,
Adam (Iowa City)




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