I need a bit more information Larry. What kind of sun does this spot get?
Eastern? Full South or West? If you get at least six hours of sunlight, a
Beautyberry would be nice. they only get around 6 foot tall and 4 foot wide.
Nine bark gets about 7 tall and 5 wide but you could prune it a little in
the fall to shape it if you didnt like it's natural shape. If it's shady,
you could have a little shade garden with hosta's, epimediums, astilbe,
hellebore and the like. If it's sunny, you could plant sunny disposition
perennials to greet people as they come up to the front of your house. there
are hundreds of options.
madgardener Eastern Tennessee, zone 7, Sunset zone 36
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I have a typical center hall colonial with a front porch that goes the
entire length of the house. From the drive way the sidewalk to the front
door boxes off a little 8 foot by 6 foot section. I need to plant
something
there. I want a bush or plant that will not need a bunch of trimming or
pruning and will reach the top of the rail of the porch. Don't want
anything
too high because it will block the view of the driveway from the front
door.
I originally put a holly there but the one I placed there is growing too
quick, I thought it was a slow grower that I could trim back over time. On
the other side in front and around the porch I have mountain laurel. but
wanted to put something different on the other side. Can anyone recommend
anything or a good design for such a small area.