Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Trees |
Height: | 2.50 m |
Spread: | 2.50 m |
Flowering time: | |
Tolerances: | |
Garden uses: | Avenues, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Specimen |
Garden styles: | Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
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“Mop Top” is a small, deciduous tree grown for its impressive foliage and tidy form. This tree grows as a dense ball of soft-looking, very aesthetic foliage. The leaves emerge a light green in spring, age to dark green, then develop colourful shades of yellow in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide, though the height is dependent on what level it has been grafted at. During winter it can be pruned back severely to a small ball which helps keep the tree contained and fresh looking. It performs best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, semi-sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, dry periods, and some wind. “Mop Top” is commonly grown as a specimen, used in avenue plantings, added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a courtyard garden.
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