Phlox Subulata and Honeycrisp Trees - Ask Extension
Good morning,
I am trying to plan plants for the boulevard. I am wondering if Phlox Subulata would be hardy enough for that type of location. It see...
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Phlox Subulata and Honeycrisp Trees #868687
Asked May 16, 2024, 11:11 AM EDT
Good morning,
I am trying to plan plants for the boulevard. I am wondering if Phlox Subulata would be hardy enough for that type of location. It seems a bit delicate. If it would work, would it overtake other plants such as Stella D'Oro?
Second question is about our Honeycrisp Tree. I would love to avoid chemicals, but our apples are typically inedible due to worms. Any suggestions?
Thank you!
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
These two web sites should cover your apple question. Bagging apples is a good way to avoid chemicals and insect damage.
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/bagging-apples-for-insect-and-disease-control/
https://extension.umn.edu/fruit/growing-apples
For the Phlox, see these sites
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/phlox-subulata
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c268
As far as overtaking other plants,it depends on the plant. The Stella de'Oro is taller so I don't think it would be overwhelmed by the phlox.
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/bagging-apples-for-insect-and-disease-control/
https://extension.umn.edu/fruit/growing-apples
For the Phlox, see these sites
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/phlox-subulata
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c268
As far as overtaking other plants,it depends on the plant. The Stella de'Oro is taller so I don't think it would be overwhelmed by the phlox.
