subshrubs -Reply
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- Subject: subshrubs -Reply
- From: S* S*
- Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 09:32:48 -0800
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Well, I can't define the term "subshrub" technically,
but I can speak from my experience.
Two years ago I planted a 'Barnsley' and in two
years the trunk on this thing was as big as my 4
year old apple tree! It is a small, tree, in my opinion
(and is being removed from its location)!
Perovskia, on the other hand, at least in my climate,
is easily cut back to near ground level each year
(meaning, you don't need a hand saw to do this).
I suppose the term subshrub means they are not
classified as a shrub (which you usually don't cut to
near ground level every year), but they certainly get
bigger (and woodier) than most perennials!
Susan Saxton
For mine is just a little old-fashioned garden where
the flowers come together to praise the Lord and
teach all who look upon them to do likewise.
Celia Thaxter
1835-1894
>>> M R W <mrwill1@juno.com> 01/15/99
08:07pm >>>
I keep seeing certain plants referred to in
catalogues as "subshrubs".
(perovskia and lavatera "Barnsley" come to mind.)
What does this mean?
Does it mean that they get woody, but are smaller
than regular shrubs?
That their woodiness is not hardy and they will kill
back like a
perennial? That you can either treat them as a
shrub or as a perennial?
Would love to know.
Thanks,
Mary, zone 6
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