In message , lannerman
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Kate;974718 Wrote:
Hi

Can anyone suggest a shrub that has a profile a bit like a tree... grows

to 5-6 feet tall, only spreads 2 to 3 feet, and is quite "leggy" or
"trunky" (most interest is found in the top foot or two) ?

Many thanks in advance

Kate xx

How about a 'telegraph cherry' (Prunus amanagowa) It will need pruning
to keep it really narrow but gives a nice display of flowers in early
May over quite a long period !! Or, train a camellia into a tall narrow
shape, something like Camellia 'Debbie' or 'Preston Rose'. Again,
without knowing where you are ?? its not easy.
regards, Lannerman.

Prunus 'Spire' is also fastigate. (But mine, after a score and more
years, it at about 12 feet.)
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