Trees are long-lived plants, clearly marking their presence in the garden. The effects of the decision to plant even one specimen will be visible and felt for decades. After a few,a dozen yearsthe problem may becomeplant , which will grow considerablyexceeding our ideas
How to choose the perfect tree for our garden?
When choosing a tree for our garden, we should already know what functionshould be Is it supposed to be a background for a perennial bed or just an eye-catchingspecimen decorativeIs it supposed to cover the interior of the garden and protect ourprivacy, or provide shade in thecorner rest areaAnd therefore we must first of all find out how big it will be when its crown is fully will grow.Huge differentiation formmakes it easy for us to choose the right copy for each case. Also, in a small garden, various species cangrow , many years later reaching a height of less than 10 m.
Laburnum, cherry or maybe palm maple …
A wonderfuldecoration of the gardenare the spring-blooming specimensgolden eavesLaburnum andof ornamental cherries , incl.Japanese cherryPrunus serrulat a. Best planted inexposed placeswhere they will be clearly visible from different sides , e.g. ingarden in front of homeor nearplaces to rest Somewhere in the corner of the garden you should not hide trees with a beautiful autumn coloration.
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Breathtaking colors are taken by Liquidambar ambergris at the end of summer, as well as various types of ornamental cherries, e.g.cherrySargenta Prunus sargentii andmaple treesdecorative , e.g.maple palmAcer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'. Due to the beautiful leaves, these trees should grow in special places in the garden.
… or maybe a willow, catalpa or spherical robinia?
Beautiful crowns with dense foliage are an advantagerobinii globularRobinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera', spherical Norway maple Acer platanoides 'Globosum' orsurmii( katalpy ) Catalpa bignonioides 'Nana'.They provide a pleasant shade, perfectly covering the place of rest on hot summer days. The picturesque form of the crown, covered with slender dangling twigs, is distinguished by quite large sizeswarty birchBetula pendula and smallwillow iwaSalix caprea 'Pendula'. They are perfect for romantic discounts, they can also decorate the edge of a pond. Under trees with loose, light crowns, such asgolden eagle ,ambrowiecandporcupineAmelanchier, very good shade-loving perennials will feel, incl.tawułkiifunkie
Be careful with large trees!
The tall tree looks very impressive, but it only fits in a large garden. Giants trap a lot of light, and in fall their fallen leaves can completely block the gutters. Damage can also be caused by expanding roots and branches broken by strong winds. This mainly applies to linden, oak, beech, maple, spruce and Douglas fir.
Palm mapleAcer palmatum with a light, almost floating, umbrella-like crown looks most beautiful on the edge of a garden pond, when its silhouette is clearly reflected in thewater mirrorA small tree can also be an effective decoration of the terrace. Throughout the year, the garden is perfectly protected by evergreen trees, especially conifers, such as the common yew Taxus baccata, Chamaecyparis cypress,thujaThuja andjuniperJuniperus , but also evergreen deciduous plants, incl.hollyIlex. It is best to plant them on the border of the plot. In the back of the garden, their dense crowns look too muchmassiveandhard
When is the best time to plant new trees in the garden?
The best period forplanting treesis all autumn until the beginning of winter, until the earth freezes. When planting, remember about a sufficiently large distance from the walls and foundations of the house, as well as fromborder plot Planted specimens should be petted and thoroughly watered even when the soil is wet. When buying a tree, it is worth asking carefully aboutsize plants adult , features of this particular variety, its requirements stand ,soilandwaterNot all trees do well in all types of soil and no matter whatconditions climatic conditionsA trip to the nearest plant nursery and a conversation with a gardener who certainly has excellent knowledge of the local environmental conditions and can help usvaluable advice
When receiving the plants, check that we have received thedesired varietyThe differences in development between varieties and species may bevery largeA good example is Norway spruce (species), which is a very large tree, and its cultivar 'Barryi' - a slowly growing form, reaching 2 m in height at the age of 30 . Young the treeis almost spherical, becomes conical with age with a few conductors.
