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What should I put in this spot?

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  • 19-08-2020 6:28pm
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    NIMAN
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    I had a tonne bag of bark plonked on an area of my garden for quite a while, and it has left a baldy patch.

    I had always planned to plant something in the area even before the baldy patch was created, so any suggestions?

    Would like the idea of a colourful bush or small tree that wouldn't get too big. Although it would be up near the boundary hedge/tree area to the left, it would still receive plenty of sun for a large part of the day, and it is sheltered from prevailing strong winds by the growth to the left of it.

    https://flic.kr/s/aHsmQ83XZH


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    Reckless Abandonment
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    parrotia persica 'vanessa' amazing autumn colour.


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    NIMAN
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    Thanks for recommendation, had a google of it.

    Certainly looks nice, how big would that get though?


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    Reckless Abandonment
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    It can get to 10m
    But can be keep much smaller easy enough. I've two of them the autumn colour makes my maples look like a waste of time :)


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    Reckless Abandonment
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    You could also try a coral bark maple. If you want some colour all year. But find one that has a strong colour when you buy it. I find if they have lost their bark colour they dont get it back easily.


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