Trees give the garden a wild and natural character. They create an oasis to relax and provide shade at the same time. There are suitable trees for every location, whose flowers and fruits decorate the garden.
Which trees are suitable for the home garden?
Trees suitable for the home garden include fruit trees such as cherry trees and apricots, deciduous trees such as witch hazel and marshmallow, and conifers such as bald cypress, juniper, pine and larch. Every tree species has different location and care needs, so there is something suitable for every garden.
Fruit trees
A cherry tree is recommended for warm and sunny locations. Sweet cherries are undemanding and easy to care for. They decorate small gardens in spring with lush flowers and during the hot summer months you can enjoy the fruity, sweet cherries. Cherry trees grow between 15 and 20 meters high, but there are also smaller varieties that require less space.
Apricots originally come from the steppes of Central Asia, which are characterized by a continental dry climate. The small trees decorate the garden with intensely bright flowers whose petals are colored pink. They contrast with the reddish-brown bark. Since apricots require certain temperatures for successful fruiting, wine-growing regions are ideal.
The common medlar, which adorned cottage gardens a hundred years ago, has been forgotten. The shrub- to tree-shaped trees grow around six meters high and develop a sprawling crown. Their flowering period extends from May to June.
Fruit and nut trees:
- Rock Pear
- Hazelnut
- Cherry plum
Deciduous trees
Witch hazel is recommended for humus-rich soils in protected locations. The slow-growing shrub prefers consistent moisture conditions and is suitable for small gardens. While the snow is still on the ground, the witch hazel transforms the garden into a spring-like oasis when the bizarre flowers with their ribbon-shaped petals develop. They are bright yellow, orange or red in color and have a pleasant smell.
When the flowering period of most trees comes to an end, the garden marshmallow really comes to life. The shrub is also known as hibiscus and grows between ten and 30 centimeters annually. It prefers sunny locations and thrives in partially shaded conditions. Its flowers shine in white, pink, purple, red or blue.
Conifers
The bald cypress is a special rarity that sheds its needles in winter. It reaches heights of up to 35 meters and is therefore only suitable for large home gardens. The tree, which comes from North America, thrives in sunny to partially shaded conditions. Waterlogging doesn't cause him any problems.
Attractive conifers:
- Juniper
- Pine
- Larch
