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fayeboyd_gw

Recommend a shrub to use for cone topiary?

23 years ago

Help, I have two very large urns on my west facing front porch that I would love to plant with cone shaped topiaries. What type plant would do best here in Alabama? I would like something dark green that resembles small trees.

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