Photinia is a pretty common shrub in Virginia. The nicest feature is the red tips of the new growth. Other than that, it doesn't have any special features, except that it is evergreen.
Would you consider putting a trellis in this area on the siding? There are lots of climbing vines you could use with it.
You might eliminate the one on the brick then.
Jun 19, 2009 Rating
a by: Anonymous
Well, I have really stressed over what to place in front of that 'blinding' white siding on the new addition portion of the house. Nothing I have found has really just jumped out at me. But, today, I "accidently" found a shrub called Fraser Photinia, researched it on the net and so far,I am really impressed. It grows to be(10-15'+) tall and spread, evergreen, gorgeous green leafy shrub with new growth as red tips and flowers (white)for about 3-4 wks during summer... other than the flowering no drastic change in color, just consistant gorgeous coloring. I even found a pic of one that had been trained as a tree...Are you familiar with this shrub? By the way, I am starting the flower bed tomorrow...woohoo!
Jun 18, 2009 Rating
Lattice by: Susan
I like the vine behind the statue. You might consider one made of aluminum which resembles iron. Iron looks pretty on brick. The vine and the statue will be enough items to stand out.
The Willow is fine. If you like you could use a taller tree, pulled out in front of the hollies. Your house is very long, and by creating height, it will have more of a balance.
Susan
Jun 18, 2009 Rating
Thanks much by: Anonymous
I will take all your advice into consideration. What do you think of the white lattice/pyracatha vine to lighten up the brick and the dappled willow to give that section of bright white siding some color? Do you have any other ideas for these areas?
