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| I had a Master Plan done by a landscape architect. He spec'ed some trees that are a little outside my budget. So I wanted to see if there are some inexpensive alternatives out there. I live in atlanta, GA. He spec'ed the following:
"Rising Sun" Eastern Red Bud - 7to8 ft tall
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| You could go with smaller plants and perhaps different cultivars. For example, you could probably find a 'Forest Pansy' redbud cheaper than 'Rising Sun'. Regular tea olives are not hard to find at better nurseries. Not sure where you live, but native florida azalea and regular Viburnum nudum (instead of the cultivar 'Winherthur') can probably both be found at the native plant sale in Marietta on April 14th. |
Here is a link that might be useful: plant sale
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| I really need the height of the redbud, magnolia and hemlock, and tea olive for privacy. What about alternatives for those 4? |
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| I'm not suggesting different TREES for them, just different cultivar names. So instead of 'Green Shadow' sweetbay magnolia you might be able to get a species one for less (same size). For example, Nearly Native Nursery has a 3 gallon one for $24.00 - don't know how big it is. |
Here is a link that might be useful: nearly native nursery, fayetteville, ga
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- Posted by lou_midlothian_tx z8 DFW, Tx (My Page) on Sun, Apr 1, 12 at 15:58
| "Aufantiacus" Fragrant tea olive - 6 ft tall I've never ever seen this particular plant anywhere for sale locally. Just that typical sweet olives with white flowers. |
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- Posted by viburnumvalley z5/6 KY (My Page) on Sun, Apr 1, 12 at 19:05
| First, I'd request blakeas to repost the list of plants, and check the spelling (e.g., no "o" in Viburnum). I think a number of those aren't going to show up on a Google (or any other search). Or have the LA check their spelling... I agree with esh - look for off-brand or seedling grown individuals of Sweetbay or Redbud. If you have to have a yellow foliaged plant like 'Rising Sun', you are going to pay the cost of those special plants. You say "...a little outside my budget...", but then put a premium on your privacy. Big plants are more expensive, and that is going to apply to no-name individuals as well as to name brand ones. There are several reasons for that. It takes more time to grow a bigger plant. It takes more effort to harvest a bigger plant. It takes more effort to transport a bigger plant. It takes A LOT MORE effort to plant a bigger plant. You likely still want the plant and the planting warranteed or guaranteed - now double all those costs. AND - despite the warranty - plants die. You'll get a new one, but you will have still lost the time, and still no privacy. As esh stated to begin with: go with a bit of (temporary) modesty, and invest in healthy plants and high quality installation. You'll only pay once, and you'll be amazed at how fast you (re)gain privacy. |
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| blakeas, if you're gonna shop for the plants personally get correct spelling, otherwise you'll be met with alot of blank stares. O. fragrans aurantiacus description can be found in Woodlanders catalogue and sounds like worth seeking out. Crypt jap 'Radicans' is readily available, get container stock if you can't afford B&B. |
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| Sounds like a new graduate, to me, lol. Biggest plants possible, somewhat obscure cultivars. |
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| it just didnt get a master plan just for trees - I have a small lot and wasnt sure what to do with the space so they came up with a plan - hardscapes, paths, trees, bushes, deck, etc. However - I am starting small and since my neighbors are right up on me - i wanted to start with the privacy aspect 1st. So I need those sizes of trees - However, I would like to get alternatives. I appreciate what everyone has given me so far!! Thanks! I paid the LA a fixed fee - so to ask for alternatives would be more money. I can ask different nurseries but I thought I would try here 1st Actually - I just couldnt read the names of the plan correctly. the LA's writing is a little funny! |
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- Posted by plantman56 z6 PA (My Page) on Mon, Apr 2, 12 at 12:36
| Go to you local nursery and ask. It realy depends on what they have in stock, ..... and in the size you want. Easter Red Bud at 7-8 ft may be a little cheaper than a Once I learned that it may not be better to plant the larger tree. The smaller tree ( 5-6 ft) may have an easier time adjusting to the site ( esp if it is B&B and the nursery cut roots to ball up ) So you may save a few bucks going with a smaller plant. Also shop around, you may find some deals. My best advise is to go to the nursey and talk to them about substitues. Also if you are having trouble locating these plants - go back to the LA and say --- you picked some uncommon, difficult to find plants, "I cant find what what is on your plan" He should provide subtitutes at no charge ---- if he is a good LA. Mike |
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