4o THE LANDSCAPE GARDENING BOOK 



DECIDUOUS 



i Ligustrum: privet; stems from two to six feet high, as de- 

 sired; heads three to four feet in diameter; half evergreen, 

 retaining its leaves all winter ; must be sheared to maintain 

 its form; small leaves and dense, compact growth; shear as 

 directed for hedges. 



2 Catalpa Bungei (C. bignonioides, nana grafted high): bay 

 tree form of catalpa; stems six to eight feet high; heads 

 eight to ten feet in diameter ; this retains its form naturally 

 and does not require shearing at any time ; large leaves and 

 heavy foliage, making dense heads. 



ARCHES AND NICHES 



EVERGREEN 

 i Tsuga Canadensis: hemlock; may be bent and trimmed in 



any desired form; shear same as directed for hedges. 

 2 Thuya occidentals: American arborvitae; shear same as 

 directed for hedges. 



DECIDUOUS 



i Ligustrum: privet; may be pleached woven together 

 and trimmed as desired ; shear same as directed for hedge. 



