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Dwarf trees/evergreens for foundation plantings

tiamaria
16 years ago

I am from central NJ and trying to plan my foundation plants. This post has perhaps too many questions.

I have a difficult space to work in. The beds are narrow but very deep so I need to layer the plantings. (15w x 18d)

I'm considering dwarf conifers and perhaps some small trees.

I came across some grafted varieties of plants that seemed very nice but I'm not sure of the habits of grafted shrubs and conifers.

A web site called JCBakker.com has many interesting varieties of grafted trees and shrubs.

Weeping pear, Ginkgo, Viburnum, Rose of Sharon and of course Hydrangea.

Is there anything I should be aware of when considering a grafted plant?

In addition to the small tree I am seeking a narrow pyramid shaped evergreen for interest

and don't want to use the typical Alberta Spruce. It must be narrow, not more than 3 - 4 ft in diameter.

Here are some shrubs/evergreens I've considered:

Narrow Pyramid shape:

Boxwood: Fastigiata, Dee Runk, Graham Blandy

Alberta Spruce: Jean Dilly Dwarf, Blue Dwarf

Holly: Steeds

Juniper: Blue Arrow

Grafted shrubs:

Viburnum, Rose of Sharon, Barberry, Hydrangea,

Small Dogwoods: ?

I've also considered a Weeping Red Maple for a small tree, and a dwarf crab apple but the flowers don't last long enough so I prefer the dogwood.

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Thank you,

TM

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