Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: help with sad looking ornamental pear (chanticleer) 5Mar 26, 2017 11:53 pm Oh, I should mention that is bloody a big pear to have so near the house like that. A 10m tree just a few meters from a house, things might not go so well in the near future for the slab. Re: help with sad looking ornamental pear (chanticleer) 6Mar 27, 2017 7:53 pm The Garden Whisperer Oh, I should mention that is bloody a big pear to have so near the house like that. A 10m tree just a few meters from a house, things might not go so well in the near future for the slab. Yeah, you are right... but I'm not planning on letting it get much taller. Please correct me if this is the wrong thinking? (Im a complete novice) Its currently about 2m tall and 2m from the window/house. Ill keep it below 3m and prune to shape... bad idea? Re: help with sad looking ornamental pear (chanticleer) 7Mar 27, 2017 11:13 pm It's gardeners myth that pruning a plant keeps a root system under control. A tree of that size will develop a root system that would be risky. A 5m tree 3m from a slab, sure should be ok. A 10m tree (trimmed or not) you'd want around 6-8m from the slab. That's what I would feel comfortable with. This concept has been thrown around in some interesting discussions with senior Horts and Arboriculturists. Re: help with sad looking ornamental pear (chanticleer) 8Apr 02, 2017 11:08 am The Garden Whisperer It's gardeners myth that pruning a plant keeps a root system under control. A tree of that size will develop a root system that would be risky. Ahhh, well I guess Its got to come out now ..,,shame as I really like that type of tree. It would have been great as the leaves drop I still get the winter sun. Amy suggestion what I should replace with? Also I have a Magnolia Little Gem on the other side, how would that go as its half the size? Re: help with sad looking ornamental pear (chanticleer) 9Apr 30, 2017 11:12 pm Replace it with a dwarf Apple or Pear. There are quite a few varieties to choose from. Pinkabelle is one that comes to mind. It would a be perfect size. The Little Gems should come away from the house a bit. Not such an issue like the Pears are. You might not get the best out of them though. Hi team, Im looking for a second hand sd4b monitor preferably white. 0 8920 Really tight at the top of the stairs- how to get furniture into those rooms? Study books - does anyone really use them these days? Large storage closet would be more functional. 2 6882 Hi, I am looking into doing a KDR in Melbourne and am contemplating using Kialla Homes. I am looking for feedback on them from others who have built with them. 0 13437 |