Description
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Hand-picked at our greenhouse
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Arrives as young plant
It arrived properly trimmed down and has doubled in size so far! This poor little guy was manhandled by the carrier and I thought maybe it wouldn’t make it. Thankfully, I was wrong and it’s thriving. I’d been wanting to try this plant for awhile and I’m so happy I did.
They did a great job shipping a very healthy plant.
The trees are doing well. One night it went down to 35⁰ I covered them and they have done fine.
El Niño® Chitalpa
It came smaller than I expected but it is taking off. Looking forward to seeing it's performance.
