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03-11-2008, 09:58 AM
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Location: Oz
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I need attractive shrubs (flowering/evergreen of some sort would be nice). I need them to grow no more than 3 feet high maximum, and to be able to survive Kansas City winters. They would be planted in a full-sun site.
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03-11-2008, 10:17 AM
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Location: Denver, Colorado U.S.A.
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Originally Posted by RoaminRed
I need attractive shrubs (flowering/evergreen of some sort would be nice). I need them to grow no more than 3 feet high maximum, and to be able to survive Kansas City winters. They would be planted in a full-sun site.
No little path though. |
Have you considered rhododendron? Over time they could get bigger than 3', but they're slow growers and you could prune them. They have big, evergreen leaves and put out bright pink or purple flowers in the spring. If I have one growing here in Denver, you could grow them there. Actually, I know I've seen them in KC. I just need to fertilize mine twice a year with acidic fertilizer because broadleaf evergreens like acid and we have very alkeline soil here. |
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03-11-2008, 10:23 AM
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Location: Philaburbia
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There are some dwarf lilacs out there; Miss Kim is one variety.
A shrub I really like is English boxwood -- it's evergreen but has broad leaves instead of needles. It grows slowly and is easy to prune.
If you don't mind pinchy bushes, red barberry bushes are attractive, but their flowers are inconsequential (and attract bees) and they're not evergreen.
Some other evergreens that are pretty are creeping junipers and mugho pines.
Just don't try to cut down any trees with herrings.  |
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03-11-2008, 10:26 AM
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Location: Oz
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Actually "pinchy" bushes wouldn't be bad, because these are going into a bed in front of some low windows. Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone! Giving reps all around...
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03-11-2008, 10:35 AM
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Location: Denver, Colorado U.S.A.
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Originally Posted by Ohiogirl81
There are some dwarf lilacs out there; Miss Kim is one variety.
A shrub I really like is English boxwood -- it's evergreen but has broad leaves instead of needles. It grows slowly and is easy to prune.
If you don't mind pinchy bushes, red barberry bushes are attractive, but their flowers are inconsequential (and attract bees) and they're not evergreen.
Some other evergreens that are pretty are creeping junipers and mugho pines.
Just don't try to cut down any trees with herrings. |
I have two varieties of Boxwood that do great in Denver. I love the year round green. |
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03-11-2008, 03:54 PM
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Location: Tennessee
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Yews are very nice. They're a bit slow growing but they're tough, well-behaved and take been trimmed well. I like the somewhat delicate look of yews.
I have several and they take Tennessee winters with no problem (you might be a bit colder in KC but not so terribly much).
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03-11-2008, 04:21 PM
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This is the best name for a thread I've ever seen on city-data. Love it!
I love azaleas and rhododendrons. Just be wary because not all varieties are evergreen and most varieties don't do well in full sun. The experts at your local nursery should be able to help you find the right plant for your location.
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03-11-2008, 05:37 PM
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Location: Oz
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This is the best name for a thread I've ever seen on city-data. Love it!
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What can I say, I'm a geek and I like Python. Thanks for the suggestions!! |
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03-11-2008, 05:40 PM
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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Originally Posted by RoaminRed
I need attractive shrubs (flowering/evergreen of some sort would be nice). I need them to grow no more than 3 feet high maximum, and to be able to survive Kansas City winters. They would be planted in a full-sun site.
No little path though. |
You are WAY cool, your clearly a Monty Python fan.
I love references like that. |
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