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I am very new to gardening and am planning a redesign of our garden , we are thinking as a focal point to build a 2nd tier in one corner of the garden approx 3 ft high , and about 4m in diameter , we would like to put a tree / grass as a focal point in the centre of this , we would like it to grow no more than about 10ft high , is there such a tree or grass , ideally it would be quite decorative as well Thanks in advance |
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"Carl Scott" wrote in message ... Hi all I am very new to gardening and am planning a redesign of our garden , we are thinking as a focal point to build a 2nd tier in one corner of the garden approx 3 ft high , and about 4m in diameter , we would like to put a tree / grass as a focal point in the centre of this , we would like it to grow no more than about 10ft high , is there such a tree or grass , ideally it would be quite decorative as well Pampas |
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"Carl Scott" wrote in message ... Hi all I am very new to gardening and am planning a redesign of our garden , we are thinking as a focal point to build a 2nd tier in one corner of the garden approx 3 ft high , and about 4m in diameter , we would like to put a tree / grass as a focal point in the centre of this , we would like it to grow no more than about 10ft high , is there such a tree or grass , ideally it would be quite decorative as well Thanks in advance Some of the Japanese acers are fairly restrained and might suit the spot, or how about a bamboo? A |
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On 15 Apr, 18:16, "Carl Scott" wrote:
I am very new to gardening and am planning a redesign of our garden , we are thinking as a focal point to build a 2nd tier in one corner of the garden approx 3 ft high , and about 4m in diameter , we would like to put a tree / grass as a focal point in the centre of this , we would like it to grow no more than about 10ft high , is there such a tree or grass , ideally it would be quite decorative as well I'm pleased to recommend Sambucus racemosa 'Plumosa Aurea' Sutherland Gold. Because I have one and it has just started, for the 5th year, to take my breath away. It is a very beautiful tree, changing constantly as the month go by, likes any type of soil, provide constant entertainment from scented flowers to berries, bright yellow/green new leaves to red in the autumn, plume like leaves and gracious arching branches. You can prune it hard to ensure brighter colours, but I've grown mine as a little tree. Looks a bit chinese, like a bonsai, because I've kept about 6 branches and the growth clump at the end together. Very effective. Won't grow more than 3m, about 10ft. Have I sold it to you? |
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I think you have, a great description ..!!!
"La Puce" wrote in message ps.com... On 15 Apr, 18:16, "Carl Scott" wrote: I am very new to gardening and am planning a redesign of our garden , we are thinking as a focal point to build a 2nd tier in one corner of the garden approx 3 ft high , and about 4m in diameter , we would like to put a tree / grass as a focal point in the centre of this , we would like it to grow no more than about 10ft high , is there such a tree or grass , ideally it would be quite decorative as well I'm pleased to recommend Sambucus racemosa 'Plumosa Aurea' Sutherland Gold. Because I have one and it has just started, for the 5th year, to take my breath away. It is a very beautiful tree, changing constantly as the month go by, likes any type of soil, provide constant entertainment from scented flowers to berries, bright yellow/green new leaves to red in the autumn, plume like leaves and gracious arching branches. You can prune it hard to ensure brighter colours, but I've grown mine as a little tree. Looks a bit chinese, like a bonsai, because I've kept about 6 branches and the growth clump at the end together. Very effective. Won't grow more than 3m, about 10ft. Have I sold it to you? |
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Carl Scott wrote:
Hi all I am very new to gardening and am planning a redesign of our garden , we are thinking as a focal point to build a 2nd tier in one corner of the garden approx 3 ft high , and about 4m in diameter , we would like to put a tree / grass as a focal point in the centre of this , we would like it to grow no more than about 10ft high , is there such a tree or grass , ideally it would be quite decorative as well Thanks in advance In the sun Magnolia Stelata is quite nice, in the shade Camelia. Sam. |
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