![]() ![]() Weeping and prostrate forms are excellent for trailing out the side of a container, and there is a great variety of color, foliage, and form of evergreens suitable for containers. Dwarf varieties are not always small, but smaller than their parent, which could be 100 feet tall. Selection of Species and VarietyĬhoose evergreens that are slow-growing, dwarf, and compact in their growing habit. ![]() Severely pruning any conifer will often result in barren spots that never recover. Flat needled conifers like arborvitae and cypress are easier to maintain as they take to shearing very well, but consistent pruning is necessary. Needled conifers usually don't require much pruning, reducing maintenance time. ![]() Additionally, container-grown plants are less likely to carry problematic soil organisms than those grown in the ground and then balled and burlapped. This slow growth rate can be an advantage, making it easier for the plant to not just survive but thrive. Here are some tips to consider: Advantages of Container GrowingĮvergreens growing in containers rarely reach mature size in ten years and rarely grow to their full size potential. However, with proper care and selection of the right species and variety, it can be done successfully. ![]() Growing evergreens in containers can be challenging, as these plants are best suited for the ground. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |