The crown shape of trees can vary greatly. This depends on various factors: Some crowns naturally have a certain shape, others need to be cut regularly. Umbrella-shaped trees are very popular, although their pleasing appearance requires the regular use of secateurs.
Which umbrella-shaped trees are suitable for the garden?
Umbrella-shaped trees are particularly suitable for shading favorite places in the garden. Popular species include umbrella hornbeam, umbrella plane tree, umbrella ash, umbrella chestnut, umbrella lime tree, autumn-flowering snow cherry, dormouse tree and umbrella copper rock pear. Most require regular trimming to maintain their umbrella shape.
Shade umbrella trees
A house tree with an umbrella-shaped crown is particularly suitable if the children's favorite place in the garden or sandpit needs to be shaded. Many species tend to stay small, but develop a sprawling crown as they get older and therefore need a lot of space.
The best umbrella-shaped trees for the garden
We present a selection of umbrella-shaped trees suitable for the garden in the following table. Please note that only a few varieties naturally grow with an umbrella crown. In fact, most trees require regular pruning to maintain their pleasing shape.
| Name | Latin name | Growth height | Growth width | Leaves | Flowers / Fruits | Special features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| umbrella beech | Carpinus betulus | three to four meters | depending on cut | ovoid, dark green, golden yellow autumn color | small flowers in May, fruits | Shape of umbrella only through regular cutting |
| umbrella planes | Platanus acerifolia | three to four meters | depending on cut | dark green, golden yellow autumn color | small flowers in May, spherical fruits | Shape of umbrella only through regular cutting |
| Umbrella tree | Fraxinus excelsior ‘Westhof Glorie’ | three to four meters | depending on cut | glossy dark green, golden yellow autumn color | rare | Shape of umbrella only through regular cutting |
| Umbrella Chestnut | Aesculus hippocastanum ‘Baummannii’ | three to four meters | depending on cut | dark green, large, golden yellow autumn color | white, sterile flowers, few fruits | Shape of umbrella only through regular cutting |
| Umbrella lime tree | Tilia europaea ‘Euchlora’ | three to four meters | depending on cut | glossy dark green, yellow autumn color | yellowish flowers | Flowers are suitable for making tea |
| Autumn blooming snow cherry | Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis Rosea’ | three to five meters | three to five meters | light green | small, pink flowers | long-lasting flowering, often begins in December |
| Sleeping tree, silk tree | Albizia julibrissin | up to five meters | four to five meters | feathered | lots of pink flowers | Shade crown flat curved |
| Umbrella Copper Rock Bulb | Amelanchier lamarckii | four to six meters high | up to four meters | orange to dark red autumn color | white flower clusters, edible fruits | very robust |
Tip
If the garden is small and there is a fear that the tree will no longer fit in it later, you can also use a species with a spherical crown.
