Re: need a small tree/standard

Hi all-
 I'd
like to put in either a small tree (one that never get's more than 8-10 feet
high and 4 ft or so across) or a standard of some kind.  Would like
something that flowers (in any color except pink- it clashes horribly with
the brick on my house).  Preferrably evergreen or one with year-round
interest. But all ideas are welcome.  Oh, and the spot gets plenty of
afternoon (western exposure) sun.

Here is a link to a photo (which I've posted before) of a Hibiscus syriacus which I have trained as a standard. Easy to prune to size. Now I know this one may be too pink for you, but they do have these in white, white with red eye, and lavenders. Also not evergreen, but the seed heads do give some winter interest (mine gets trimmed with Christmas lights for the holidays).

http://home.wi.rr.com/llmen/hibsyrtree.jpg

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Don Martinson
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
l*@wi.rr.com

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