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Suggest a tree / plant

Goodne · 2011-03-12 23:39:57

Hi all, I have a half barrel pot outside my front door that I just keep full of seasonal flowers, but I would like something more permanent. Has anyone any idea for a small tree maybe? I would like something that would stay in colour all year round. Thanks

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13-03-2011 12:39am

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Goodne

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Hi all, I have a half barrel pot outside my front door that I just keep full of seasonal flowers, but I would like something more permanent. Has anyone any idea for a small tree maybe? I would like something that would stay in colour all year round. Thanks

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#2 13-03-2011 1:58am
mountainy man

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Mabey a standard cotoneaster , small about 4ft. ish , evergreen, flowers followed by berries.

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#3 14-03-2011 9:50pm
jezko

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Lollypop Bay or Camellia

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#4 15-03-2011 3:10am
Antiquo

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There are a couple of small hebe's that have interesting variagation, colour and flowers well worth a look at the garden centre.

Worth re-stating small as some hebes can grow like mad and wouldn't suit the barrel.

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#5 15-03-2011 4:02pm
Goodne

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thanks for the suggestions; will have a look at small hebes

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