Choose White Pillar Rose of Sharon Standard if you want a narrow flowering tree for a tight, sunny spot; the tradeoff is it blooms late and needs pruning to keep the head tidy.
Buy This If
You want white late-summer flowers.
You need a narrow tree form.
You like a clean, upright look.
Skip This If
You want spring flowers.
You need dense privacy screening.
You avoid seasonal pruning.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
B+
The white flowers and raised canopy give structure without feeling heavy.
Growth Rate
B
It grows at a moderate pace, so it fills in without getting away from you quickly.
Maintenance
B-
Plan on pruning to keep the standard head balanced and clean.
Deer Resistance
C
Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy.
Small Space Fit
A-
The narrow habit works well where a wider ornamental tree would crowd the walk or bed.
Screening Value
C
It can soften a view but will not give the density of a true screen.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for a sunny front entry, patio corner, or narrow bed where the customer wants height without much spread and is comfortable doing light shaping.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
9 ft
Mature Width
4 ft
Hardiness Zones
5a-9b
Spacing
4.5 ft
Sun
Full Sun
Moisture
Average to moist
Growth Habit
Upright, tree-form standard, narrow crown
Customers Usually Ask
Does it bloom all summer?
No, expect the main show later in summer rather than in spring.
Will it stay tree-shaped?
Yes, but it needs occasional pruning to maintain the standard form.
Is it good for privacy?
Not by itself; use it as an accent, not a full screen.
Why buy for fall color
See the actual color before you buy it
Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
Fall planting means roots established before winter
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Jonathan Berenson
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
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Anonymous
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
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Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
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Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.