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What trees are in the understory? Carpinus caroliniana (Ironwood/Hornbeam) – a common understory tree of dry-mesic to wet forests and edges. Despite a reputation for growing slowly, we find it grows rapidly when young. Corylus americana (Hazelnut) – grows in a wide range of forests and forest edges from dry slopes down to swamps. Understory: […]

What is good to plant now in NC? Spring (March-May): We recommend planting perennials, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables (spinach, lettuce, garden peas), just about when the temperatures warm up. Summer (June-August): Best to plant in early summer, especially for heat-resistant plants that will bloom in the rest of the months. Trees and shrubs: The best

What can be planted in October in NC? Trees and shrubs: The best time to plant deciduous trees and shrubs in the fall is after the heat of summer diminishes, but before the ground has frozen. Mid-October through mid-November is a good planting guide in our area, although trees can be planted earlier in the

Is mid-October too late to plant? The later freezing occurs, the more types of vegetables you can still plant. For overwintering crops like garlic, october is often an ideal time for planting. If you live in the far north, or in areas where the ground freezes early for extended periods, reserve october planting for a

What is the most popular weeping tree? The Weeping Willow is probably the most well-known weeping tree. This popular tree is a large shade tree that tolerates wet conditions and is very easy to grow. Still, a Weeping Willow can interfere with underground lines and should be planted at least 50 feet away from any

What trees grow in pots to provide shade? Plants for Shade Boxwoods are beautiful in pots and they grow well in part shade. These plants are also evergreen. Lace Leaf Japanese Maples thrive in partial shade if you are looking for potted dwarf trees that are shade tolerant. These plants are ideal for north-facing gardens,

What are the best low maintenance outdoor potted plants all year evergreen? A few of our favourite low maintenance plants include buxus balls, cordylines, eucalyptus, fatsia caster oil, ornamental grasses and palms and each of these plants are hardy and evergreen meaning you will have all year round structure within your garden displays. Plant selection

What can I plant in pots in October? There are even herbaceous perennials that will look great in containers in autumn and winter – either from their foliage or their autumnal flowers. Go for the following: Heuchera, Hylotelephium (sedums), Japanese anemones, Liriope muscari, Persicaria (red bistort) and Symphyotrichum (asters, Michaelmas daisies). These include hardy evergreen

What are the best low maintenance outdoor potted plants all year evergreen? A few of our favourite low maintenance plants include buxus balls, cordylines, eucalyptus, fatsia caster oil, ornamental grasses and palms and each of these plants are hardy and evergreen meaning you will have all year round structure within your garden displays. These include

Are there any evergreen pleached trees? Many tree species can be adapted to pleaching, but they broadly fall into two categories: pleached evergreen trees and pleached deciduous trees. The classic deciduous choice is hornbeam. Our bestselling Pleached evergreen trees include Cherry Laurel and Photinia Red Robin Pleached and Magnolia Grandiflora. Sometimes, pleached trees are referred