30-03-2018, 09:13 AM
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Shrub suggestions.
Hello
I need some advice please from our resident gardeners if you would be so kind 
What I am looking for is suggestions for a shrub that will tolerate living in a big outside pot that will grow quite quickly to about a metre plus in height that is quite bushy it will be sited in a partially sunny spot facing West and basically be a wind break for my Acer collection.....
Suggestions please.. TY
30-03-2018, 09:25 AM
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Re: Shrub suggestions.
The best advice is to go to a good garden centre and see what they suggest is best, not only for your area but also the type of soil that is in your garden or going to use. that as well as which composte suits which plant bestAs well as that it also depends on where you plan to put the shrub, it could be in daylight- sheltered - poor sunlight etc.
Also as the neighbours what they find is best that meets your requirements
You may find in the future you want to take it out of a pot and plant it in the garden so that needs considering as well.
We looked at the camellia, different types grow to different sizes which might meet your needs
Ours seem to be doing ok since we planted it only a few days ago, but this is the 6ft variety
30-03-2018, 09:41 AM
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Re: Shrub suggestions.
Here's a few to look through Basser.See if any there take your fancy.
https://search.thompson-morgan.com/s...For-Containers
30-03-2018, 02:00 PM
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Re: Shrub suggestions.
Originally Posted by realspeed
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The best advice is to go to a good garden centre and see what they suggest is best, not only for your area but also the type of soil that is in your garden or going to use. that as well as which composte suits which plant bestAs well as that it also depends on where you plan to put the shrub, it could be in daylight- sheltered - poor sunlight etc.
Also as the neighbours what they find is best that meets your requirements
You may find in the future you want to take it out of a pot and plant it in the garden so that needs considering as well.
We looked at the camellia, different types grow to different sizes which might meet your needs
Ours seem to be doing ok since we planted it only a few days ago, but this is the 6ft variety
Sorry Realspeed, but I think that's much too close to the fence surely? All the lovely buds will get scraped off if it's windy, and how are you going to prune behind it, - or paint your fence?
30-03-2018, 05:25 PM
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Re: Shrub suggestions.
Thankyou for your suggestions OFF' ers , I have spent some time considering and researching all your suggestions, and have decided to get a Laurel which seems to tick all the boxes with an added bonus of having the leaves for culinary delights.Thank you for taking the time to reply much appreciated ....Basser
30-03-2018, 05:45 PM
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Re: Shrub suggestions.
Originally Posted by basser
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Thankyou for your suggestions OFF' ers , I have spent some time considering and researching all your suggestions, and have decided to get a Laurel which seems to tick all the boxes with an added bonus of having the leaves for culinary delights.Thank you for taking the time to reply much appreciated ....Basser
Basser, have a quick look at this:
Are laurel leaves toxic?
"Also known as English laurel or common laurel, cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is an innocuous-looking small tree or large shrub that is commonly used as a hedging, specimen or border plant. Ingesting any part of the poisonous plant, especially the leaves or seeds, can cause potentially fatal respiratory problems."
Make sure it is a Bay Tree you get if you want to use it in cooking!
30-03-2018, 07:19 PM
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Re: Shrub suggestions.
Originally Posted by Mups
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Basser, have a quick look at this:Are laurel leaves toxic?
"Also known as English laurel or common laurel, cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is an innocuous-looking small tree or large shrub that is commonly used as a hedging, specimen or border plant. Ingesting any part of the poisonous plant, especially the leaves or seeds, can cause potentially fatal respiratory problems."
Make sure it is a Bay Tree you get if you want to use it in cooking!
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