What is the name of this red leafed tree please?
Rebecca & Ian Colley
7 years ago
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Rebecca & Ian Colley
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Comments (5)I had these at a previous house and they are perfect for what you want and quiet easy to look after. I would plant them 50cm from the fence, 1.2m apart and feed them like mad in the first two years. Two extra things- although evergreen they do shed leaves throughout the year- there is one particular time they do drop more (I forget late spring?) - for most of the year the mower will pick up stray leaves but there is a two week period where they will drop more and you will have to rake them up. Secondly they thrive if pruned well- don’t just take a trimmer to the outside- they will start to grow spindly. There is lots of advice online but generally:- Start pruning the year after planting. Prune spring or summer but not later Pruning is good because it encourages more red leaves so you can do it more than once a year. Always cut off stems with brown spots on the leaves. Cut out any bracken in the centre of the plant to encourage new growth. If you are pruning a branch don’t take off more than a third of the length....See MoreTips to make the fence colour work against red brick
Comments (20)I would recommend a nice soft green. No expert, but I think the good news is you can just paint over the current grey. If you’re up for it I think you should do it before you start planting so you still have all the space to do it. @Sonia has used a lovely green on some of her garden furniture which I think would bring the natural and ‘warm’ character back to your fence. And yes... loads of substantial planting needed. As said, you’re at the right address (this forum, not me...😊) for the best planting advice. 👍...See Morefrango1
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