Need suggestion for landscaping at front corner, ornamental tree, etc.
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Melanie
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I have a full sun area at the front of my house (front elevation facing south) in Zone 7b (Raleigh, NC) needing some landscaping. The area is about 6' x 8', and I'm looking for a shrub or tree to grow to a maximum 6' to 8' along with some low lying plants to surround it. Previously we had an out of control vine there, which we disposed of, but now we are trying to figure out what we need. I had thought about a Japanese Maple, Encore Azalea, or something along those lines, but I didn't want something too be too bushy. I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
14 answers
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I was born and raised in Raleigh. Beautiful home you have. Plant a Japanese lace leaf maple. The area size you have is perfect for it. Then plant underneath with bulbs for early spring, then hostas. Leave the bulbs in the ground and plant the hostas on the sides of the bulbs for summer color. You can plant fall flowers(mums, snapdragons, zinnias) on top of the dead bulb foliage.
Robin
on Apr 02, 2015
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Try some ornamental grasses, your local nursery should give you some excellent suggestions. Please make sure your choices don't block your view if it is close to your drive. Happy planting.
Sherie Walden
on Apr 02, 2015
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I might plant a dogwood tree there.
Linda
on Apr 02, 2015
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Robin has some great ideas, you are in the perfect zone for hostas! Which would look lovely under the trees I'm going to suggest. I just planted a Twisted Redbud centered on my back three windows looking to the yard, and two other varieties of Redbud, one in the front, and another one in the back in a small bed. I'm attaching a link so you can see some great varieties out there. They are lovely trees, not too big, and sweet heart shaped leaves. http://www.hoerrnursery.com/blog/4-fantastic-flowering-redbud-trees/ Even a beautifully smaller variety hydrangea would look great under one of these bad boys. Good luck with whatever you plant!
Lisa Januska
on Apr 02, 2015
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Redbuds would be great or Miss Kim lilac tree (dwarf version) Or having a rotating tree display!
Jan
on Apr 02, 2015
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A Carolina Cherry tree which is a small, evergreen ornamental that slowly gets to about ten feet and is fairly compact would be nice. Along with the bulbs and hosta that someone mentioned it would fill in the space nicely and not be a problem with upkeep.
Bonny McDaniel
on Apr 02, 2015
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How about a lilac tree.? I think that they might be called a standard lilac. They have a thin straight trunk with a ball of leaves on top. They get a small version of the lilac flower which has a lovely scent. They don't grow overly tall. This would give you if you wanted a garden space under the tree to put flowers etc.
Charlie
on Apr 02, 2015
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I like the small Japanese Maples, too. After talking to someone at a garden center, I learned there are two different types. One is up growing and the other is more of a downward growing (becomes very bushy looking). I have one of each. The up growing in the back yard and the down growing in a small area out front.
Susan Bott
on Apr 02, 2015
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I'm thinking maybe a Camilla, or another flowering shrub with an upright growth habit that doesn't get too bushy, at the corner of the garage. It would need to be something that won't encroach on the walkway.....then either low growing shrubs or flowering perennials in the part that's closer to the driveway........ Or you could scrap the whole plant idea & put in a water feature........or a rock garden. Whatever you decide to do, have fun with it!
Judy
on Apr 02, 2015
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How about a Bradford pear tree they have great flowers in the early spring
David Ogden
on Apr 02, 2015
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Thank you all for the wonderful ideas. I am feeling inspired and ready to shop for plants now!
Melanie
on Apr 03, 2015
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Let us know what kind of tree you pick.
Charlie
on Apr 03, 2015
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I would suggest you to plant some ornamental grasses in the area though flower plants would also look good. You could opt for lilac. Visit a local nursery and ask for some options. I am sure you would get more than a few lovely suggestions.
Elizabeth Sagarminaga
on Apr 04, 2015
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What did you settle on ?
Karen Whelton
on Jun 05, 2016
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