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Distance to plant from young birch tree
We just moved to a new house with a white birch tree in the back garden (not sure what kind--it looks fairly young, about 12 ft tall, and has multiple trunks). It's a beautiful tree, and I'd like to plant a Sambucus 'Eva' next to it...I just don't know how far away from the birch I should plant. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Planting should be 12inches away. I am not sure that Sambucus Eva will work. Colours are a good contrast but it is deciduous and will quickly grow to 8ft losing a lot of leaf.
Try Leucothoe 'Scarletta' would be my choice or clipped Buxus.
That's a good point about the Sambucus...think I just fell in love with the colour! Thanks for the Leucothoe suggestion--I'm also considering Photinia since it's a sunny spot.
You should plant a lot further away than 12 inches. Certainly around 2-3 feet for a medium sized shrub.
Agreed, Hogweed. Otherwise the beautiful birch trunk will be obscured by the new shrub.
Thanks for all the advice--and I'm definitely considering the red-stemmed dogwoods now, Verdun! That would look great if I can get a good number in there.