I'm tired of hauling my tropical hibiscus standard in and out each year and I'm looking for a hardy standard to go at the entrance to my garden. Jung has a hardy tree rose called Polar Joy (formerly Northern Exposure). Does anyone have any feedback on this? Alternately, is there another sort of hardy standard you can recommend? Thanks! Tamar
Recomendation needed for a standard plant/tree for z6
I don't have any experience with that. What size are you limited to? Summer blooms?
I'd like a standard about 4-5 feet tall. I'd love blooms, but would forsake them for a great form and foliage.
One possibility is a small crape myrtle. They tend to be shrubbt but can be pruned to a standard form. Fruit trees are another possibility. Many dwarf varieties now.
a tree that size with blooms is tough - you could also get a nice japanese maple that stays that size and give three seasons of color.
A (grafted) weeping cherry can stay small too.