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Johnsr40 Pittsburgh, PA(Zone 6a) Apr 30, 2015

I just ripped out a huge section of Myrtle on this side of the house and am looking to add a tree or tall shrub near the corner of my house. I had a suggestion for a Green Emerald Arborvitae but maybe thinking of a small to medium size tree. This house is a ranch and faces North. It would receive a strong amount of sun. I plan on adding other shrubs so it wont be the only thing there, but am looking for something large to smooth out and anchor that side of the house. Thank you

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johnmartinn New York, United States May 05, 2015

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I just ripped out a huge section of Myrtle on this side of the house and am looking to add a tree or tall shrub near the corner of my house. I had a suggestion for a Green Emerald Arborvitae but maybe thinking of a small to medium size tree. This house is a ranch and faces North. It would receive a strong amount of sun. I plan on adding other shrubs so it wont be the only thing there, but am looking for something large to smooth out and anchor that side of the house. Thank you


Hi,

Here is some useful Information for you:

Foundation shrubs are those that are planted near or against the foundation of homes. These plants are very hardy and long-lived.
A tall shrub that might be used to frame and soften the corner of a home should not grow taller than the eave, or gutter line of the home.
If a shrub grows six feet wide, plant them five or six feet apart. When planting two or more types of shrubs in a foundation planting, select shrubs with contrasting foliage textures.

Best examples for tall shrubs can be Cuppressocyparis 'Leightons Green', Cuppressocyparis 'Stricta', Juniper varieties 'Skyrocket', Pittosporum 'Green Pillar'

These shrubs can look like -

http://static3.shop033.com/resources/E7/1000423/picture/F2/14201842.jpg

http://www.eutopiagardens.org/latest/eutopia_biota/images/imported/bibldb/bibldb_32746_1178_603-Cupressocyparis%20leylandii%20h.jpg

http://static4.shop033.com/resources/E7/1000423/picture/C7/25403335.jpg

You can also consider these options:

http://www.jlsinc.net/

http://www.thelandscapecompany.com/services.php

http://goodalllandscaping.com/


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Diana_K Contra Costa County, CA(Zone 9b) May 05, 2015

Stand back a bit and get a picture that includes the eaves.
Then start drawing on it, either in a program like Paint, or on paper.

When you have drawn the right size tree that looks good near the house (but not too close) you can tell what size tree you want.

A few round blobs can represent shrubs. Again, compare what you have added to the surroundings (a car, a person, or even counting bricks on the house) so you can see what size shrub you want.

You could also extend the retaining wall, make the area closer to level so it is easier to water.

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