On the occasion of the birth of a child, wedding or building a common house - in the past, various reasons were found to plant a backyard tree.Even today it is difficult to find a garden in which there would not be at least one such specimen.
However, currently the motives we follow are of a rather practical nature, as trees are an important element of shaping space.With their help, you can separate garden interiors, attract attention and - provided the right placement - create interesting accentsAnd on sunny and hot days, trees give a blissful shade, for example over a deckchair on the shore pond or over the sitting area on the terrace.
Typical care trees, such as chestnut trees, oaks and lindens, were planted in the countryside in the past. Today, however, hardly anyone has a garden large enough to accommodate such a large specimen.Fortunately, in recent decades many small trees with spherical crowns or columnar shape have appeared on the market, also suitable for small gardens and front gardens.Remember, however, that these miniature varieties (compared to the original species) after years can take up to 6 m wide and 6-7 m high, so they cannot be planted right next to the house.
When choosing the right home tree, you first need to think about what function it will play in the garden. Will it primarily cast a shadow, shield us from unwanted glances or attract the eyes of passersby?It is also important that the shape of the crown matches the style prevailing in the garden.
Trees with picturesquely hanging crowns, such as the silver birch Betula pendula 'Youngii' or the red-leaved European beech Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula', will perfectly harmonize with the romantic surroundings.On the other hand, crowns with geometric shapes, for example spherical or columnar, harmonize with the architectural style of modern garden art. They need little space and keep a compact habit even without pruning.
At seats and terraces, trees are desirable as a source of shade and invite you to sit under them.For example, Betula birches and Salix willows provide light shade, while large-leaved species such as Platanus plane trees and Catalpa bignonioides produce a dense canopy of leaves.
Trees provide leaves that are excellent mulch and additionally enrich the soil with humus. Soft leaves, such as birch, hazel, lime or apple trees, decompose faster, while hard leaves, such as oak, beech, pear, more slowly.Sick leaves must be burned, but the ash can be used as it is alkaline and suitable for compost.
Autumn discoloration, nice bark, decorative flowers and fruit make the house tree attractive all year round. Therefore, when choosing, it is worth paying attention not only to the leaves and height of the tree, but also to the above-mentioned features.Not only we, garden owners, benefit from such "trees of the four seasons". Birds and insects also find food and shelter here.
Variety of tree growth types
Anyone who is looking for a tree to plant in a garden should check its height and final height before buying.Many species that look innocent at the time of planting develop into powerful trees over time. trees, not only tall, but also branchy.The spherical Acer maple grows about 20 cm per year.
The circumference of its crown increases significantly. But not only trees, but also tall shrubs, such as the Amelanchier multi-stemmer, need more and more space over time. Świdośliwa grows by almost 60 cm every year and after 10 years it reaches three times its original height and width.
The ornamental apple tree will have a similar height after 10 years of cultivation, which at the time of planting was less than 2 m.Later both trees will grow at a similar pace.After 30 years, the maple, serviceberry and ornamental apple trees will reach their final size.
