RE: re: Apologies- now ideas and links for a few spots

I second viburnums.  Several years ago, I began adding them to my
understory.   They have been colorful and easy.  Some have interesting
berries and bright fall foliage; others fragrant spring flowers.  You could
select  according to your interest.    I like the Arrow wood and maple
leaf.   Also, Mohawk grows 6-8', with red flower buds that open white and
fragrant and reddish-purple fall leaves.  

Bonnie Zone 6+ ETN
holmesbm@usit.net



> [Original Message]
> From: Pamela J. Evans <gardenqueen@gbronline.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 08/04/2003 5:17:13 AM
> Subject: RE: re: [CHAT] Apologies-  now ideas and links for a few spots
>
> Donna - what about viburnums? They come in a wide variety of sizes and
> sun/shade requirements. Blooms, berries for the birdies, pretty foliage
> and some even have fall color. My blackhaw (V. prunifolium - something
> like that) viburnum gets the most gorgeous burgundy-purple leaves on it
> in fall. Forest Farm has an amazing selection on line.
>
> My doublefile viburnum seems to need more water than the others, but
> that certainly wouldn't be a problem for you in Monee Monsoon Country.
> And my arrow wood (V. dentatum) viburnums - one regular, one
> mini-cultivar, Blue Muffin, seem to be establishing themselves at a
> record rate. But they are native I believe. Just some food for thought
> my dear. I really haven't found a downside to them yet - though they do
> need a few years (and more than one in your yard) to start fruiting
> well.
>
>
> What a fun choice to have to make.  
>
> Pam
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: MyTGoldens@aol.com
> Reply-To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Date:  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 07:08:31 EDT
>
> >Well Donna, there certainly are others on this list far more expert than
I, 
> >but I'll toss in my 2 cents. You mentioned multi-season interest, which
would 
> >exclude most flowering trees which are spectacular for a few weeks in
the 
> >Spring but otherwise are just "trees". Still, I wouldn't rule out some
of the crab 
> >apples, many of which stay small and have interesting fruit. I like the 
> >weeping form of my Red Jade.
> >
> >Since your island is not very big, you'll want a tree that that doesn't
grow 
> >out of bounds. And since you'll get some afternoon shade, perhaps a
Japanese 
> >Maple cultivar might work. There are hundreds to choose from, ranging in
size 
> >and form from tiny drooping miniatures to ones that grow up to 30 ft.
tall. 
> >Wayside Gardens has a nice selection, and although pricey, they will
cheerfully 
> >replace/refund any plant that doesn't survive, no questions asked. <A
> >HREF="
> >
> >
>
>    
http://www.waysidegardens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?
catalogId=10067&storeId=10151&langId=-1&mainPage=page1">Wayside
>
>
> >
> >
> >Gardens: Welcome to Wayside Gardens Online!</A> 
> >
> >Mountain Maples is a specialty nursery with a huge inventory, although
I've 
> >never ordered from them- just gawked at their catalog. <A HREF="
> >
> >   
http://www.mountainmaples.com/WS4D_Cookie=8.4.03_03,16,41_20/index.html";>Mou
ntain
> >
> >Maples Home</A>
> >
> >
> >Another tree with multi-season interest would be a Beech. There are
several 
> >gorgeous weeping forms, one with deep purple leaves, another called
"Tricolor" 
> >with leaves of white, rose pink and green. They grow extremely slowly,
so I 
> >don't think they would outgrow their spot in our lifetime! I think
Mountain 
> >Maples sells them too, but you could probably find them available
locally, since 
> >they are commonly used in professional landscape plantings. 
> >
> >Then there are a number of beautiful birches, with graceful branches,
some 
> >with finely cut leaves, some with deep purple leaves, and all with
various 
> >shades of peeling bark. Some cultivars are short lived due to birch
borers, but 
> >others, such as the snow-white paper birch and Heritage river birch are 
> >resistant. The Paper-bark maple has similar peeling bark and can get
pretty big, but it 
> >grows very slowly.
> >
> >One of my favorite catalogs is Forest Farm. I get no commissions, but I
sure 
> >do put in a lot of plugs for them! Their catalog must be close to 2
inches 
> >thick, and no pictures! I have ordered from them for several seasons,
and have 
> >been very pleased with their stock. Most things are sold in tiny
"tubes", but if 
> >I pay attention to their zone ratings, things do very well. I have a
number 
> >of shrubs that were "chopstick" size 3 years ago that now tower over my
head. 
> >Oh, I have (from them) a cultivar of smoke bush, called "Velvet cloak",
that is 
> >the most luscious shade of deep purple, with the "smoke" flowers a rich 
> >purplish pink. It stays this color all season, and the tree can be
pruned to a 
> >single or multi-trunk shape. It looks gorgeous early in the morning, all
silvery 
> >pink from the morning dew. <A
HREF="http://www.forestfarm.com/";>Forestfarm plant nursery: Buy plants for
your garden 
> >online</A> 
> >
> >You might also consider something of interest that won't grow, such as a 
> >large interesting boulder (yes, you'd have to buy it and have it
delivered) a 
> >piece of statuary or sculpture, a birdbath, an arbor and/or bench, or a
fountain 
> >or small pool. How about a tiny naturalistic waterfall with a small
Japanese 
> >Maple behind it?
> >
> >BTW, I am getting some garden photos developed which will be on AOL's
You've 
> >Got Pictures. (I don't have a scanner at the moment) How would I post
them to 
> >the list if anyone wanted to see them?
> >
> >Hope that helps! My Carpal Tunnel is acting up, so I have to get off
this box 
> >for now.
> >
> >Maddy Mason
> >Hudson Valley, NY  zone 5/6
> >
> >In a message dated 8/3/03 10:19:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time,"Donna " <
> >justme@prairieinet.net>  writes:
> >
> >> Well now that you asked Maddy:)
> >> 
> >> Looking for things to grow in zone 5. Have most of the common things I
> >> care to have, but need some new ideas for a few spots :)
> >> 
> >> Since there is no more room in the backyard, I have started an island
in
> >> the front yard. So far it is not completed as the picture shows, need
> >> more soil, and a finishing cutting on a few blocks. (how can the bottom
> >> row fit fine and the top row doesn't!) You are looking at a dogwood,
> >> specifically, cornus kousa chinensis 'Galilean'. I plan on putting
> >> another tree at the far end, but haven't decided which one yet. So...
> >> thoughts folks? Might need this link to figure out what I am taking
> >> about--
> >> 
> >> http://illianagardenpond.org/islandfront.jpg
> >> 
> >> http://illianagardenpond.org/islandfront2.jpg
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Oh- It is in full sun, but on the east side of my house so the
afternoon
> >> will be blocked somewhat. Of course, as the first link shows, the
> >> southern breezes can be brutal since none of my neighbors do anything.
> >
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