Trees with hanging crowns are an attractive eye-catcher in the garden. Regardless of whether it is a small tree with hanging branches or a large tree with hiding places: This growth form allows for interesting design variants, especially since the trees are also an exciting sight when there are no leaves.

The weeping copper beech lets its beautiful red leaves droop all year round

Various forms of hanging trees

There are different types of hanging trees, sometimes referred to as cascade trees. One form includes normally growing tree species with only the thinner branches overhanging. Typical examples of this are the widespread weeping willow (Salix alba 'Tristis') and the Himalayan cedar (Cedrus deodara). The second group, on the other hand, includes species in which all branches hang down. Trees in this group are often identified by the suffix 'Pendula' appended to the botanical name.

It does not always have to be the weeping willow - the most beautiful species

No matter whether you want to plant a cascade tree in a small or a large garden: it must always stand alone. Hanging trees only really come into their own when planted as solitaires. They are not suitable for group planting. Perfect places are, for example, in the middle of a lawn or next to the main entrance to the house.

Hanging trees for small gardens

Many cascading trees are smaller and less sprawling than their larger relatives, making them ideal for small gardens. We have compiled a selection of suitable variants for you in the following table.

tree species variety name Latin designation location growth height growth width particularities
Japanese weeping cherry 'Pendula' Prunus subhirtella Sun to semi-shade up to four meters up to four meters rich flowering, suitable for urban climates
crabapple 'Red Jade' penalty Sun to semi-shade up to five meters up to 3.5 meters Fruits are edible
Black-red weeping copper beech 'Purpurea Pendula' Fagus sylvatica Sun to semi-shade between six and twelve meters up to eight meters very dark foliage color
Willow-leaved Pear 'Pendula' Pyrus salicifolia Sun up to six meters up to four meters slow growing
Japanese weeping carnation 'Kiku-shidare-Zakura' Prunus serrulata Sun up to five meters up to 4.5 meters lush pink bloom
Hanging kitten willow 'Pendula' / 'Kilmarnock' Salix caprea Sun to semi-shade Growth height depends on trunk height up to 1.2 meters trains kittens, bee pasture

Hanging trees that take up a lot of space

If you have a lot of space in the garden, you need an imposing, impressive tree. Large cascading trees really unfold their full effect here. These species are ideal for large gardens and parks:

tree species variety name Latin designation location growth height growth width particularities
weeping willow 'Tristis Resistenta' Salix alba Sun to semi-shade up to 15 meters up to 12 meters perfect for bodies of water
weeping birch 'Youngii' Betula pendula Sun to semi-shade up to seven meters up to four meters umbrella-like crown
Hanging Nordmann fir 'Pendula' Abies nordmanniana Sun to semi-shade up to 30 meters up to nine meters forms cones up to 18 centimeters long
Weeping Silk Pine 'Pendula' Pinus strobus Sun to semi-shade up to four meters up to three meters ideal for the rock garden

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Trees with a spherical or umbrella-shaped crown are also attractive eye-catchers in the garden.

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