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Conifers
whaas_5a

Replacing Nyssa with conifer or something else?

whaas_5a
10 years ago

I have a feeling folks will vote conifer but I can't quite figure out what to put here. It would have to be narrow but short to about 6' tall. I understand it won't stop at 6' but call it a growth rate of about 3-4" with that habit.

Otherwise one on these deciduous plants would go where the Nyssa is. Any thoughts?

Viburnum prunifolium Forest Rouge (single stem tree form)
Carpinus betulus Columnaris Nana

Open to other suggestions. The weak growing black beauty coral bells will be replaced with Weigela Spilled Wine. Nyssa is right behind it.

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  • whaas_5a
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Thanks for the suggestions!

    The Nyssa is unfortnately chlorotic. I wanted to give it a shot but its not digging my 7.5pH.

    I'll keep them all on the radar for now. Just clicked that a standard of somesort (likely a soft pine) might be in order for this location.

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