http://wholelifegardening.com/blog/2010/02/shrub-or-tree/ “Looking for inspiration and relaxation? It’s all in your own backyard.” Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:41:21 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://wholelifegardening.com/blog/2010/02/shrub-or-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-2028 CL Fornari Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:18:38 +0000 http://wholelifegardening.com/blog/?p=1409#comment-2028 Yes, they always look pretty pathetic in the pot... but I've seen several that are beautiful once they get large. My dilemma with the one I planted here at PIA is that this one was a single stalk in the pot, and remains so. My last plant was multi-stemmed, and this form makes the best shape of tree I think. Do I cut mine down and hope that it re-spouts into multi-stems? It's only about six or seven feet tall right now.... I can't decide. Yes, they always look pretty pathetic in the pot… but I’ve seen several that are beautiful once they get large. My dilemma with the one I planted here at PIA is that this one was a single stalk in the pot, and remains so. My last plant was multi-stemmed, and this form makes the best shape of tree I think. Do I cut mine down and hope that it re-spouts into multi-stems? It’s only about six or seven feet tall right now…. I can’t decide.

]]> http://wholelifegardening.com/blog/2010/02/shrub-or-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-2027 Laurrie Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:12:19 +0000 http://wholelifegardening.com/blog/?p=1409#comment-2027 That's the first Heptacodium I've seen that looks nice! Pictures usually show a rangy mess, although the authors rave about the unusual calyxes and bark. The small container ones I saw at my nursery also looked awkward and odd. Your picture above shows a really nice form, limbed up, and a pretty shape. Nice to see what it really can be! That’s the first Heptacodium I’ve seen that looks nice! Pictures usually show a rangy mess, although the authors rave about the unusual calyxes and bark. The small container ones I saw at my nursery also looked awkward and odd. Your picture above shows a really nice form, limbed up, and a pretty shape. Nice to see what it really can be!

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