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| Hi all,
Which is messier? Podocarpus or Holly, as far as dropping leaves? We have some podocarpus near our pool (not sure what species) on a side that doesn't get people traffic, but they have been very very messy in that with a little bit of wind...drop LOTS of their thin leaves. I've cleaned them out of our pool almost weekly for the last 8 years but have put up with them because they make a great screen between us and our close by 2 story neighbors house. And, they grew fast (to 30 ft in about 8 years). Just getting tired of cleaning up after them and would like something that requires less time to pick up after. What about a Nellie R. Stevens Holly? I could shape them nicely on about 4 ft centers and let them grow to their max (up to 30ft I've read). I realize that most, if not all trees, drop leaves to some degree. Is the Nellie Stevens Holly as messy as a Podocarpus? Thanks. |
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- Posted by toronado3800 Z6 St. Louis (My Page) on Sat, Oct 27, 12 at 20:49
| If no one answers with a manicured yard.... I have a coupleilex probably nellie or something similar. They are out in the middle of my acre of grass. I have never done a darned thing to them and do not notice that many leaves missing. |
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| Both drop leaves. Podocarpus leaves are less likely to be prickly though. Resin |
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