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Indian Hawthorn alternative?
Posted on 8/6/20 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 8/6/20 at 2:01 pm
My Indian Hawthorn is more sticks than leaves. i do not think it does well in my area. I would rather not redo the entirety of the landscaping. Is there something else that's relatively low maintenance that could be just plugged into those areas?
Posted on 8/6/20 at 2:03 pm to AlxTgr
Following this. You described my Indian hawthorne landscape to a T.
Posted on 8/6/20 at 2:07 pm to AlxTgr
carissa holley maintains a pretty round shape and is pretty hardy. grows in shade and sun but of course at different rates. hard to work around w/o gloves and such tho.
Posted on 8/6/20 at 2:35 pm to AlxTgr
About a year ago listening to a local gardening radio program, a co-owner of Cleggs Nursery and one of his employees, who were hosts of the program stated they liked Distyliums as a replacement shrub for Indian Hawthornes. There are different cultivars of Distyliums to choose from, here a good article on them LINK, but I don’t have any myself.
I replaced my dying Indian Hawthorns several years ago with Purple Diamond Loropedalums, which have done well, but I was seeking a shrub of different color and form, so I would not consider those a plug in replacement.
I replaced my dying Indian Hawthorns several years ago with Purple Diamond Loropedalums, which have done well, but I was seeking a shrub of different color and form, so I would not consider those a plug in replacement.
This post was edited on 8/6/20 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 8/6/20 at 2:43 pm to AlxTgr
Indian hawthorns are no longer recommended in our area due to the prevalence of disease that hits them. They do well and can tolerate the heat, but certain fungi have really taken off in Louisiana and it seems at some point, they all succumb.
I have the vintage jade distillium and they are a fine specimen. They have a different look that traditional bushes around here. The grow pretty fast as well. I did lose two in one spot over the course of a few years. More than likely something in that particular spot than a worry about their hardiness in our climate.
My favorite shrub is the Shi Shi Gashira camillias. They are slow growing, but they always look healthy and rarely have pest issues. I recommend it to all of my friends. It can adapt to full sun, but prefers partial shade.
I have the vintage jade distillium and they are a fine specimen. They have a different look that traditional bushes around here. The grow pretty fast as well. I did lose two in one spot over the course of a few years. More than likely something in that particular spot than a worry about their hardiness in our climate.
My favorite shrub is the Shi Shi Gashira camillias. They are slow growing, but they always look healthy and rarely have pest issues. I recommend it to all of my friends. It can adapt to full sun, but prefers partial shade.
Posted on 8/6/20 at 3:02 pm to AlxTgr
Put some wax myrtles in there.
Posted on 8/6/20 at 3:13 pm to TDsngumbo
quote:I have enough trouble with wasps as it is.
wax myrtles
Posted on 8/6/20 at 3:21 pm to sosaysmorvant
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I have the vintage jade distillium
i have a few of these in my beds. They do really well and i like the look of them
Posted on 8/6/20 at 6:25 pm to sosaysmorvant
The Shi Shi is a great suggestion. It adds ornamental value with its fall blooms.
Posted on 8/6/20 at 7:41 pm to AlxTgr
Pulled 10 hawthorns out 3 months ago . They lasted 20 years . Gonna plant 10 of those purple bushes mentioned earlier . Neighbor in Alexandria garden district has them and they look great .
Posted on 8/6/20 at 7:57 pm to AlxTgr
We had approximately 20 Indian Hawthorns in 4 different areas of our yard. After living here 14 years they all started to fade away. Wife and I started digging them up a few at a time. Not fun. Then I started cutting them off at ground level with a chain saw. Much better. This spring we started replacing them, mainly with azaleas. Most are dong well but the jury is still out as it is too early to tell.
Posted on 8/6/20 at 11:47 pm to PlanoPrivateer
Carissa Holly
Jade Distillium
Yaupon holly
shi shi camellia
evergreen loropetalum
kaleidoscope albelia
Jade Distillium
Yaupon holly
shi shi camellia
evergreen loropetalum
kaleidoscope albelia
This post was edited on 8/6/20 at 11:48 pm
Posted on 8/7/20 at 12:56 am to AlxTgr
Check out the blush nandina...gives you some color..low growing...cant kill it....
Posted on 8/7/20 at 7:39 am to Dabico
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cant kill it....
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nandina
Tell me about it! I have a hedge of it and nothing kills it except digging it up. If anyone plants nandina, know that it will outlive you.
OP, try gardenias.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 10:51 am to AlxTgr
Walter's Viburnum (Viburnum obovatum). It's native to much of the Southeast, grows in full sun to part shade. Very low maintenance. White flowers in the spring/early summer, and we haven't had any problems with pest or disease.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 12:50 pm to Tigre85
quote:I guess I'll take a drive this afternoon
Neighbor in Alexandria garden district has them and they look great .
Posted on 8/7/20 at 5:13 pm to AlxTgr
Pringle’s Yew is the dwarf cousin of Japanese Yew. Expect about 3-4 foot max height and width. Doesn’t flower like Shi-Shi but is hardy and has a classic growth pattern.
Posted on 11/30/20 at 3:15 pm to sosaysmorvant
quote:So, given comments in this thread, and the recommendation from my landscaper friend, these are going in my yard this week. 60 7 gallon ones.
My favorite shrub is the Shi Shi Gashira camillias.
This post was edited on 11/30/20 at 3:17 pm
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