The crown shape of trees can be very different. This depends on various factors: some crowns naturally have a certain shape, others have to be trimmed regularly. Umbrella-shaped trees are very popular, but their pleasing appearance requires the regular use of pruning shears.
The plane tree provides plenty of shade
Shade trees
A house tree with an umbrella-shaped crown is particularly useful if you want to shade your favorite spot in the garden or the sandbox for the children. Many species tend to stay small, but develop a spreading crown with age and therefore need a lot of space.
The Best Umbrella Trees for the Garden
We present a selection of umbrella-shaped trees suitable for the garden in the following table. Please note that only a few varieties grow naturally with an umbrella crown. In fact, most trees require regular pruning to maintain a pleasing shape.
| Surname | Latin designation | growth height | growth width | leaves | flower / fruit | particularities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| umbrella hornbeam | Carpinus betulus | three to four meters | depending on the cut | ovoid, dark green, golden yellow autumn colour | small flowers in May, fruits | Umbrella shape only through regular cut |
| screen plane | Platanus acerifolia | three to four meters | depending on the cut | dark green, golden yellow autumn colour | small flowers in May, spherical fruits | Umbrella shape only through regular cut |
| umbrella ash | Fraxinus excelsior 'Westhof Glory' | three to four meters | depending on the cut | shiny dark green, golden yellow autumn colour | Rare | Umbrella shape only through regular cut |
| umbrella chestnut | Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baummannii' | three to four meters | depending on the cut | dark green, large, golden yellow in autumn | white, sterile flowers, few fruits | Umbrella shape only through regular cut |
| umbrella linden | Tilia europaea 'Euchlora' | three to four meters | depending on the cut | glossy dark green, yellow autumn colour | yellowish flowers | Blossoms are suitable for tea preparation |
| Autumn flowering snow cherry | Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' | three to five meters | three to five meters | light green | small pink flowers | long-lasting flowering, often starting as early as December |
| Sleeping tree, silk tree | Albizia julibrissin | up to five meters | four to five meters | feathered | many pink flowers | Shade crown flat arched |
| Screen Copper Rock Pear | Amelanchier lamarckii | four to six feet high | up to four meters | orange to dark red autumn colour | white flower clusters, edible fruits | pretty tough |
tips
If the garden is small and there is a fear that the tree will not fit in later, you can also use a type with a spherical crown.