Re: Monterey Pine (and fast growing plants)

In a message dated 1/19/99 6:01:26 PM EST, sean.ohara@poboxes.com writes:

<< Many clients, when I present them with the information that a plant might
 grow too big for a given space, have responded with "Well, it can always
 be pruned, right?".  And my usual response that plants should be allowed
 to grow to their natural size and that pruned specimens often don't look
 as attractive as those growing 'naturally' seems to fall on 'deaf ears'! >>

Sean:

I suppose I should have also noted that many nurserymen (and women) will tell
people anything in order to make a sale.  I came across a Magnolia grandiflora
cultivar called "Little Gem" in a local nursery, with leaves and flowers much
smaller than the species.  When I asked the nurserywoman about it, she assured
me that it would grow no larger than a large shrub, topping out at around 15
feet.  It seemed like the perfect plant for a spot I had in my garden, so I
bought it.  It turns out that the only thing little about that TREE are the
leaves and flowers.  Although it is only 12 years old, it is now nearly 25
feet tall!

Kurt
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