Trees are a very important figure for the garden. Under its shade we can protect ourselves from the sun's rays during the summer, and we can enjoy its flowers and its budding in spring.
However, a bad decision can cause us problems. That is why today I am going to give you a series of tips for choosing a garden tree, so that you can say goodbye to unnecessary risks.
Due to the great diversity of trees, even in nurseries, it is not always easy to choose one. The first thing to know is that to make a correct decision, these factors must be taken into account: climate (we must make sure it can live in our area), and size (height reached once adult, and the diameter of its crown). Besides the ornamentality, of course. Within the latter, we have to consider whether we are looking for a tree with beautiful flowers, with spectacular buds in spring, or with autumn colors.
As you can see, there are many things to think about, but I don't like to complicate things. So I'm going to give you a tip: before you go shopping, Visit a Botanical Garden and, when you see a tree that you like, write down its scientific name on a piece of paper. If it is impossible for you to go, it is always best to be advised ... u opt for native species that you already know.
In principle, all the plants that you see in a nursery (near your town) that are grown outside they are suitable for your garden. To guide you, observe that the trees that are going to be immense (such as most Ficus, Fagus, Quercus, many maples), unlike those that are smaller in size (Albizia, Acacia, Jacaranda), although they are now young the same height, the trunk is usually slightly thicker.
Later we will see which are the ideal ones due to their autumnal coloration, the ones that are best in different climates, etc. Are you going to miss it? While you wait check out our blog articles.
a jacaranda for example?
Yes, highly recommended 😉
I have Canadian oaks in a pot and I would like to move it to the garden, which is the appropriate month to transplant it because I understand that the sap is rising at this time
Hi Imelda.
The ideal time to transplant is in early spring, after the risk of frost has passed. All the best!
Monica, I am planting jacaranda trees, I have planted two in my house in the country but as I am experimenting I do not know when they will put out branches, because they still do not have a year of planting they are super tall but it is only the shaft they have no ramifications, that I must to make them throw branches ?? do I have to cut the tip? or do they have an age to branch out? I have a storehouse of 25 little trees but I don't know how far to plant them, could you please help me? I greet you from El Salvador in CA
Hello Vilma.
They are still a little young, yes. But you can force them to remove branches if you prune them in the fall and winter. Thus, in addition, they will remove lower branches making the plant look more leafy over time.
As for your other question, I recommend planting them at a distance of 3-4m.
A greeting.
Hello .. look I need to plant a tree that gives me shade in front of my house, the weather is hot, which tree advises me
Hi Ruby.
Where are you from? What type of tree are you looking for (deciduous / evergreen)?
I leave you this link with trees without invasive roots.
A greeting.
I have a patio of 9 less by 5 meters, do you recommend I plant a jacaranda? I live in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. And do you think there would be a problem with the root and the construction of the house?
Hi Anne.
Yes, it can be in your patio, but if you can, put it in the center.
The roots will not cause problems.
Greetings.