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Cherry Blossom Tree
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Hey EVERYONE!
So I have a small-medium garden in London...I started working on it last summer and now starting again. Me and my partner decided to put in one tree where we get FULL sun.
I have selected the
So I have a small-medium garden in London...I started working on it last summer and now starting again. Me and my partner decided to put in one tree where we get FULL sun.
I have selected the
Prunus mume 'Beni-chidori' Tree- Flowering Japanese Apricot Tree
What are your thoughts? Should I go for it?
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Crocus describe it as a shrubby tree so if you want a tree looking tree they suggest a half standard with 60cm clear stem but that's still not very tall.
Then another website they describe it as a tree https://www.ornamental-trees.co.uk/prunus-mume-beni-chidori-tree-p504
It flowers very early in the year and the flowers are scented but although you will see the lovely blossom you won't be sitting out enjoying the smell, but it certainly looks worth having.
If your garden is sheltered a strawberry tree is unusual but it is bigger but does take 20 years to reach that size. I would love one but our garden is too windy and not sunny enough.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/1473/Arbutus-unedo/Details
I am actually planning to grow strawberries in front of my shed.
https://www.ornamental-trees.co.uk/prunus-royal-burgundy-tree-p216#!
It says it will grow 5 meters tall...is that too tall for a small-medium size garden?
Mind you I would find it hard to stop at just one tree, I have 4 in a small new build garden, I will be over 90 before the biggest will get to maturity though!
https://www.mailordertrees.co.uk/products/prunus-royal-burgundy-flowering-cherry-tree?variant=32753937776687¤cy=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2018-10-05&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQiA962BBhCzARIsAIpWEL1IYaH5KDRbtMAqFJFBpGxXuLPDUcUpkSWKuVa7U0lsOIUae3JBByMaAvihEALw_wcB
all the flowering cherries are gorgeous even though their blossom is short lived, but this one has more leaf interest than just plain green.
So really I should buy something a bit old...
Although you can buy larger trees they are expensive and need more looking after.
If you buy a small tree it will still look good in flower and in 3 years will have put on a fair bit of growth if properly planted, staked and watered. They are not low maintainence in their early years.
Yet another website but it sells mature trees and also has good information on planting and caring for your tree
https://www.barcham.co.uk/store/products/prunus-royal-burgundy
Most trees live a great deal longer than 20 years so heights given for 20 years are not final heights or spreads.
Strawberry trees do not produce edible strawberries but have fruits that resemble them so check under the botanical name - arbutus unedo.
Cherries such as prunus serrulata have an extended season of interest because of their attractive bark - https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/14025/Prunus-serrula/Details
Consider also trees such as sorbus aka rowan or mountain ash as they will provide a long season of interest starting with blossom, attractive fliage, berries for birds and fantastic autumn colour. Amelanchier is another good one for smaller gardens.
Ok...got it... wow I never knew planting a tree takes so much research. I know I want a Japanese tree that gives colour and beauty all year round.
Also I have small- medium size garden (more to small side 25ft by 45ft) so don't want it to be soooo tall.
This was harder than imagined!