How to choose a tree? The errors are many. Here are some criteria to respect.
– Shadow :you have to imagine the branches of the tree in about fifteen years. Some grow fast, others very slowly.
– Fruits :the range of fruit trees is important both in species and varieties. Choose the trees whose fruits you like and whose harvest dates coincide with your presence on the premises (watch out for ripe summer fruits during your summer absence)
– Decoration :even if any plant is beautiful, there are trees more splendid than others in their flowering or in their fall color.
– The Square I have:Remember that plants that are over 2m tall should be planted at least 2m from the fence. But sometimes that's not enough. How many weeping willows or cedars have had their lives cut short for lack of space.
– Soil type Garden:Plants need a particular type of soil, although many adapt. However, be careful with extreme soils (too sandy, too clayey, etc.)
– The exhibition of the garden:trees are in principle sun plants but there are also exceptions. It also depends on the part of France where your garden is located and the altitude.
– Interview of the tree:if you are the one who does the maintenance of your garden, choose a tree that requires little.
– Nearby plants :the possible shade, the possibility of development without getting in the way, the competition for the nutritive materials of the soil are also criteria which will make you lean towards one species over another
– Atmosphere of the garden:subjective but real criterion, your garden has an atmosphere; Mediterranean, mountain, country, Japanese… Choose a tree that gives the same impressions when you look at it. Example to avoid, the apple tree in a pine forest, the olive tree near a pond...
And if you want to keep your tree in a pot, here is a link that will help you in your choice
The pretty leafy will stay in front of your eyes for several decades , so it's well worth a bit of thought. Professionals are there to give you advice, books and magazines too. All you have to do is choose the right tools for planting. You will also find on this blog advice for the layout of your garden .
Green oak. Choosing a tree is:finding the right location for the tree or the right tree for a defined location...
