Who actually says that all trees have to have a wide crown? However, such sprawling growth forms do not make sense, especially for small gardens and front gardens. Instead, choose a tree species with slender growth. The selection is large.
Which narrow trees are suitable for small gardens?
Slender trees are particularly suitable for small gardens and front gardens. Popular narrow tree species include columnar rock pear 'Obelisk', columnar hornbeam 'Fastigiata', yellow columnar beech 'Dawyck Gold', columnar cherry 'Amanogawa', columnar oak 'Fastigiata Koster', columnar rowan 'Fastigiata' and golden elm 'Wredei'.
Columnar trees find a place almost everywhere
Trees that grow in columns are particularly slender. Depending on the species and variety, these can reach heights of between ten and 15 meters, but they remain noticeably narrow. However, you don't have to go for a columnar tree straight away if you want the house tree you want to have a slender growth. Many varieties with oval, conical or vase-shaped crowns are also rather narrow in shape. These trees look best as solitary trees, but can also be planted as avenues and some as hedges.
The most beautiful columnar varieties
There are numerous varieties of columnar tree species, many of which actually retain their narrow growth form even without pruning through targeted breeding measures. In addition to deciduous and fruit trees, this also includes some conifers. We have put together some of the most interesting varieties for you in the table below.
| Type of tree | Variety name | Latin name | Growth height | Growth habit | Special features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillar Rock Pear | ‘Obelisk’ | Amelanchier alnifolia | up to four meters | tightly upright, shrub-like | edible fruits, valuable nutrients for birds and insects |
| Columnar Hornbeam | ‚Fastigiata | Carpinus betulus | up to ten meters | very narrow growth | no cutting necessary |
| Yellow columnar beech | ‘Dawyck Gold’ | Fagus sylvatica | up to eight meters | very narrow growth | no cutting necessary |
| Pillar Beech | ‘Dawyck’ | Fagus sylvatica | up to eight meters | very narrow growth | no cutting necessary |
| Red columnar beech | ‘Rohan Obelisk’ | Fagus sylvatica | up to four meters | columnar narrow | no cutting necessary |
| Columnar Cherry | ‘Amanogawa’ | Prunus serrulata | up to 4.5 meters | very slender growth, only up to one meter wide | very suitable for pots |
| pillar oak | ‘Fastigiata Koster’ | Quercus robur | up to 15 meters | conical, narrow growth | slow growth |
| Columnar rowan | ‘Fastigiata’ | Sorbus aucuparia | up to eight meters | pillar-shaped upright | important bird feeder |
| Golden Elm | ‘Wredei’ | Ulmus carpinifolia | up to ten meters | cone-shaped growth | green-yellow foliage |
Tip
Instead of a real tree, shrubs grafted onto half or tall trunks can also fulfill this function. They also generally remain smaller than a real tree.