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I have a few of these. They are growing pretty fast up but not out. Does anyone know if you are suppose to prune these to encourage them to fill in?
They tend to grow up and not out. They're really pretty, though.
If you're talking about the Emerald Green, that is. Green Giant should grow outward, too, given time. I'm not sure about the pruning specifics, because I leave that to the landscape dudes.
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Thank you all for planting trees. NC's landscape is being clearcut, and it's appalling.
It's a matter of history. In general across the southeast, there is more forested land today than 100-125 years ago. Back in those days, people would clear a tract, farm it for as long as they could (in the pre-fertilizer era), and then move on to the next tract.
I've slowly replanted my parents' yard with trees after they clear-cut it. Shagbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory, black gum, scarlet oak, dawn redwood, white ash, red oak, peccans, and most recently a gingko. Such a relaxing hobby.
Thank you all for planting trees. NC's landscape is being clearcut, and it's appalling. The thick tree cover is the state's greatest attribute.
You're welcome. I have some wooded acreage here and there in the state and plan to keep it that way. Someday I'll kick the bucket though and someone will come along and doze it all for another repulsive big box chain or rabbit hatchery.
I've slowly replanted my parents' yard with trees after they clear-cut it. Shagbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory, black gum, scarlet oak, dawn redwood, white ash, red oak, peccans, and most recently a gingko. Such a relaxing hobby.
Those sound like some good ideas there. I like planting too, since I'm not around much. I kind of wish the American chestnut was not eradicated..
As an alternative to Bradford pear trees, it was recommended to me that one plant Cleveland Select pear trees instead. Similar in appearance but not as susceptible to disease and splitting as the Bradfords.
Yes, this! I have a Cleveland Select pear tree in my front yard that was planted 4-5 years ago. It's already grown to over 25' tall (reaches past the gutters on my 2nd floor), from maybe 7' when I got it. Very upright growth pattern.
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