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Sacha[_1_] · 29-09-2006, 02:19 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

On 29/9/06 13:51, in article , "Janet
Baraclough" wrote:

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Reading The Garden today we were surprised to see the comment that these
trees are slow growing and need training to reach the desired layered
effect. We planted one when we got married in 2000 and reckon it has grown
between a foot and eighteen inches each year. And without any intervention
from us, it has grown into a perfect layered shape.
What are the experiences of others with this tree - are we just lucky?!

I planted one in my chilly previous garden and although it didn't
die it was miserable, barely moved in several years, though other
trees/shrubs nearby made good growth. I suspect they don't enjoy cold or
exposure much.

Perhaps it is location that accounts for it then. Ours is in the warmer
south west and is fairly sheltered, too.

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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
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