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 Mudkicker99 Apr 24, 2018 7:31 PM CST |
| Hello and thanks for the membership this is my first post. I am looking for a low growing shrub, 3-4 feet tall that is branchy so that it can accommodate perching for birds. I want to plant in front of my garden shed. As mentioned earlier, not too tall with a spread of 5-6 feet side to side. To maximize on space I'd like to plant as close to the shed as possible. I really like red stem dogwood but I read that it grows pretty big. Finally, I live in Montréal Québec in zone 5. Thanks |
Name: Jim NE PA (Zone 6b) Gardening grows the Gardener  MoonShadows Apr 25, 2018 5:03 AM CST |
| Hi @Mudkicker99 and welcome to the NGA forums. How about Forsythia  Butterfly Bush  Or, Burning Bush to name a few....  All three can have their height kept in check by trimming. You might need more than 1 to have it stretch 5-6 feet side to side. I have all three on my property. They are not only nice shrubs, the birds like to use them, especially for a sense of protection. MoonShadows Farm: Natural Never Tasted so Good - Good Eats & Treats from the Pocono Mountains Fiddling for Older Folks: A Blog & Forum for Fiddle Talk, Fiddle Music, and Learning to Play the Fiddle as an Adult |
Mudkicker99 Apr 25, 2018 12:01 PM CST |
| Thanks for the reply. I like the first one, which variety of that species would you recommend? |
Name: Jim NE PA (Zone 6b) Gardening grows the Gardener MoonShadows Apr 25, 2018 1:35 PM CST |
| Whatever your local nursery sells. They will have a variety that does well in your area. MoonShadows Farm: Natural Never Tasted so Good - Good Eats & Treats from the Pocono Mountains Fiddling for Older Folks: A Blog & Forum for Fiddle Talk, Fiddle Music, and Learning to Play the Fiddle as an Adult |
Mudkicker99 Apr 28, 2018 6:09 AM CST |
| Thanks for the help!!! |
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