Emily Bruners will typically top out at about 18 feet after about 20 years. They will get about 8 feet across which means they can be used for areas where spread is a concern.
How big do Green Giants typically get?
10 year old green giants can reach 20 + feet tall and 12 feet across so plant them where they have the room to spread.
Can landscaping be done in an area with wet area or poor soils?
This is a major consideration. Very few plants like wet feet except for plantings like Weeping Willows or Birches. If you have a wet area, the plants can be planted higher and then topsoil used around them for a mounding effect. This would allow you to plant in a spot with poor drainage or a wetter area. Planting level in these types of areas will not work and the plants will typically drown out.
Can palm trees survive winters in the Raleigh area?
Yes. Select cold-hardy palm species, notably Trachycarpus fortunei (Windmill Palm), are reliably cold-hardy in USDA Zone 7b, which covers Raleigh and much of the NC Triangle. Proper species selection and siting — particularly avoiding low-lying frost pockets and ensuring good drainage — are key factors in long-term survival.
What types of trees can be installed at mature heights?
We regularly install Southern magnolias, Japanese maples, crepe myrtles, hollies, arborvitae, cryptomeria, and cold-hardy palms at heights ranging from 8 to 20+ feet, depending on the species. During a site consultation, we can identify the specific sizes currently available in our inventory.
