You've got a point there @young codger , the tree is an unusual and odd looking shape - we have planted quite a few trees here, but nothing that is slimmer at the bottom. From what I can see of the plaque you have chosen a lovely memorial to your late mum, a fitting reminder of her.
Lovely memorial idea for your late mum, hope the tree does grow eventually. Out of interest, my Dad has a Rowan at the back of his garden. It's been there nearly 30 years & he maintains it well to prevent overhang in the back neighbours, but he remarked just this morning, that it hasn't flowered this year. Is this unusual? It's clay soil. We live in North East Lincolnshire near the coast, so apart from the unseasonably hot weather this past two weeks & last year, we do get a fair amount of rain.
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Often we have a headstone erected in a cementary, and many of us rarely go back.
You have gone the extra mile and created a space in your garden for your mam's plaque-well doe you.
Don't worry if the Rowan doesn't work out. There are lots of different trees etc that are available.
Do keep in mind that a bare rooted tree (without a pot) needs to be planted in winter time ideally.
It may be better if you can find something that is rooted to the bottom of a pot.
Let us know how things work out for you. There is always lots of help available on here.x
Out of interest, my Dad has a Rowan at the back of his garden. It's been there nearly 30 years & he maintains it well to prevent overhang in the back neighbours, but he remarked just this morning, that it hasn't flowered this year. Is this unusual? It's clay soil. We live in North East Lincolnshire near the coast, so apart from the unseasonably hot weather this past two weeks & last year, we do get a fair amount of rain.