Deciduous trees belong in every garden, as they give it structure and provide a shady spot under the canopy in summer. In addition, many deciduous trees inspire with a beautiful bloom, which can usually be admired in spring.
The copper rock pear blooms fantastically in spring
Overview: deciduous trees and large shrubs for the garden
Trees can have very different shapes. In addition to tall and half-stems, columnar deciduous trees, spherical trees or varieties with overhanging crowns are very interesting in the garden. Here we present some deciduous trees that are suitable for large, medium-sized and small gardens.
Copper Pear (Amelanchier lamarckii)
There are a number of different service pear species that are very popular thanks to their abundance of flowers, the magnificent autumn colors and the rich fruit decoration. The pretty copper pear can reach a height of 10 meters and grows both as a small, multi-stemmed tree and as a large shrub.
Common trumpet tree (Catalpa bignonioides)
The trumpet tree grows up to 18 meters tall and develops a short, gnarled trunk. The 10 to 15 centimeters long and richly branched panicles of flowers that appear in June / July are beautiful to look at.
Common Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum)
As early as April, the Judas tree opens its purple-pink flowers, which appear in abundance even before the leaves sprout. The deciduous tree grows up to eight meters high.
Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas)
This is a valuable native early spring bloomer that can be used in the garden both as a solitary shrub and as a hedge. The flowers offer bees a valuable source of nectar and pollen early in the year, and the fruits are edible.
Handkerchief tree (Davidia involucrata)
This slow-growing tree to 15 meters tall has unusual flowers that make it a spectacular sight when it blooms in May/June. The handkerchief tree, sometimes also known as the dove tree, is best used as a solitaire.
Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)
The tulip tree is closely related to the magnolia and grows between 25 and 40 meters high. The tulip-shaped flowers, which appear between May and June, are striking.
Magnolias (Magnolia)
Kobushi magnolia, purple magnolia, tulip magnolia or star magnolia - there are numerous species of the flowering tree, which is one of the most attractive trees for a reason. In the period from April to July, depending on the species, the magnolia always enchants with its large flowers and the sheer abundance of flowers.
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Also wonderfully suitable for both large and small gardens are fruit trees, which as solitary trees not only have a decorative effect.