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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 17, 2006 7:43:15 GMT
I have just planted 8 Leylandi into nice new topsoil but under this is quite hard ground which I supposed I should have dug over  Are these trees robust enough to dig their roots deep down thru this Anyone with experience and knowledge much appreciated please  I have planted them 2 feet apart and do know they will grow to great heights |
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Post by Plocket on Nov 17, 2006 8:27:26 GMT
2 feet apart Jenny?  That's very close! I don't think you need to worry too much about their roots - they should be as tough as old boots! |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 17, 2006 8:36:40 GMT
Is 2 feet too close cos I can uproot 4 and replant but I wanted to hide the posts on a fence - I checked before planting and it did say 2 ft - what do you think?
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 17, 2006 8:41:13 GMT
Have you planted them for a particular reason ??. I have to say I detest the things, we planted some in our gdn years ago and it was the worst thing we ever did  and we removed them gradually over the years. Hard work getting rid of them. They really need keeping in check Jenny .....http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0402/pruning_leylandii.asp |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 17, 2006 8:43:57 GMT
Yes BB I planted them to cover an ugly fence and to provide privacy from my neighbours when I sit in my arbour - I do know they will grow huge but think I can keep on top of them  Do you think 2 feet apart is too close? j w x |
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Post by Dutchy on Nov 17, 2006 9:25:47 GMT
Yikes Leylandii. They will serve their purpose though. Once they get going they grow like mad. You have to cut at least twice a year. My mums seem to be manageable. they form a thick hedge now and are cut back real hard twice so far we managed to keep them at two meter high but they have fattened up to 1 meter +.
The problem is that you can not cut into brown wood since they will not grow back from there and you end up with an ugly blotchy hedge.
They are planted at slightly less than two feet apart so you should be fine. When a quick cover is what you need that is it.
Good luck Dutchy
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2006 9:28:42 GMT
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Post by Plocket on Nov 17, 2006 11:53:14 GMT
You are going to have a very dense hedge Jenny but if you are going to keep them well pruned the trunks won't get too big, so 2ft should be fine.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 17, 2006 17:42:42 GMT
Thankx Dutchy and Plocket I was not looking forwards to replanting them Blimey Rita they are only babies at the moment - not in trouble yet  but very interesting reading My neighbours may welcome them cos they have a Hot Tub and may want some privacy too |
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 17, 2006 17:57:48 GMT
Hi Jenny, sorry didn't reply earlier, been out all day. Think everyone has covered things for you now though.
I understand and appreciate your reasons for planting them and as Dutchy say's they will serve their purpose. Do be careful with them though, mine were really the biggest hugest planting mistake I have ever made.
BusyB.x
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 17, 2006 20:24:02 GMT
This time next year I will post a photo of them shall I and we can compare notes Interesting tree trial for me have to say Need now to get some more large shrubs to plant in top south facing border - any ideas - want them BIG BIG BIG but not as big as Leylandi |
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That's very close! I don't think you need to worry too much about their roots - they should be as tough as old boots! 
and we removed them gradually over the years. Hard work getting rid of them. 
but very interesting reading