I've seen them trimmed and used as a tall hedge, and some of mine have gone to trees. I planted some tiny seedlings on the north side of house last year hoping for a hedge on our alley to drown out traffic noise,and sturdy enough keep vandals from wanting to pluck and run or even plow them up with their cars. However, hubby is concerned about foundation. Does anyone know if it's safe to have them close to the house? If not, can you recommend a hedge, or ground cover that will act as a sound absorber. Need something that can be very close to the old stone foundation and take shade and water because town repaved the street, and the grassy strip between house and pavement can get pretty wet even though we tried to dig a little trench to rediret flow of rain run off.
How are Rose of Sharon close to foundation of old house?
Try the forums at http://www.suburbangarden.com/ they are geared more toward this type of questions
Reply:i live in norhtern ms. and i have photinia,redtips in my front lawn facing north. they have an attractive foilage year round and can be trained as shrubs or trimmed up for a tree.see your better homes and garden book for maore information
Reply:Do not plant it close to the house. I am having mine dug up asap, it is damaging the foundation and it's a mess.
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