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Moving pot grown trees into the garden

Bel2Bel2 Posts: 16
in Problem solving
I would like to have more trees in my garden and do have some room.
I have a mimosa and a peiris which were bought and pot planted a year ago.They have doubled in size and am thinking about putting them in the garden.
However,on research found that there may be problems with far reaching roots [ mimosa ] and am concerned that the peiris wont thrive in my neutral soil.

What would a good choice of small trees be - I have borrowed views of neighbours cherry/ willow/ bay /philadelphus.I have a fancy for a spindle- I do want autumn colour.
Suggestions please.
Bel.

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  • UpNorthUpNorth Posts: 376
    get them into the ground, they'll be much healthier.   Pieris i reckon okay in neutral soil....you could always plant and amend soil around it a little, but i have a few pieris in pots and don't recall ever giving them ericaceous compost.    the Mimosa....hardy to -10 i read....so def. better in the soil and allowed to get roots down deep where frosts dont reach....a pot will suffer badly in a frost unless in a warm pocket.....so yes definitely into ground.  plant at least 4-5 metres away from house, you needn't worry about roots.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Pieris are absolutely fine in neutral soil  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Bel2Bel2 Posts: 16
    Thank you B.
  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    edited September 2020
    As others have said, Pieris shrubs can do fine in neutral soil, but not dry free draining soil. The soil should be more moisture retentive. They also prefer some shade to somewhere with some dappled shade or part shade.

    I’m assuming you have Acacia Dealbata? Unless you have a warm area with free draining soil I doubt your tree will take over. The issue is the shade it will cast when it gets larger. But that could be many years to come. 

    Good autumn interest could be as you suggested, a Euonymus Alatus shrub. They are versatile shrubs and quite adaptable in a range of conditions.

    Also, take a look at Heptacodium Miconioides. This shrub can be multi stemmed or single trunk. Scented white flowers followed by red calyces. Against the bronze coloured leaves will persist into winter. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Yes - too much sun and drier soil isn't great for Pieris. Like Rhodos and Camellias, they can cope with some sun if they're happy at their feet. 
    At their best on a north to east facing site if they're out in the open, or one with shade from buildings etc if in a more southern or westerly site. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Bel2Bel2 Posts: 16
    Thanks ,Bel
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