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How many trees can you fit in a garden?
Hello, I've decided I want a rowan tree in my front garden, as they seem to have lots of wildlife benefits and don't get too massive. I quite fancy an elder too, but I'm not sure if I have room for two trees. From the nursery info both will get to about 10 metres eventually.
My garden is about 5 metres by 7 metres, exposed and windy, north facing but with a fair bit of sun early and late, acidic clay soil.
I'm not looking to do anything soon, I'm just planning (and climbing the walls!). Thanks for any input you might have.
My garden is about 5 metres by 7 metres, exposed and windy, north facing but with a fair bit of sun early and late, acidic clay soil.
I'm not looking to do anything soon, I'm just planning (and climbing the walls!). Thanks for any input you might have.
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the same size and I`ve also fitted in a small crab apple. Also a rowan which I love. Even have an acer. As long as you control them they will look fabulous
Next question is: how far apart do they need to be? A couple of metres? Thanks.
Sambucus can benefit from being kept pruned, but it would be nice to let the Rowan do it's thing properly. Lovely trees when well planted and cared for, although they're generally quite straightforward. The native one will grow anywhere as long as it has some moisture, but the cultured varieties are generally pretty easy too.
I personally wouldn't grow more than a couple in such a small space, especially if you have a lot of other planting, or more planned. It depends on what your soil and local climate is like though. Always nice to see shrubs and trees being given the space to thrive, and show themselves off to their best. Your garden though
As you say your site is windy, just make sure to stake properly from the start, so that it gets down into the ground well.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I don't know how difficult they can ultimately be, as I've never had the misfortune to have to deal with that, but judging how awkward they are in lots of other scenarios, I wouldn't want to risk annoying them! I lived nearby for almost 20 years, and we had a beautiful Maple in the front garden. Never a problem, and didn't cause any light issues either as the garden faced north west. It was stunning in autumn too. The people who bought the house butchered it a couple of years ago when they sold it.
I can't bear to walk past - it's utterly hideous. I wonder if that's the reason they did it?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...