Who actually says that all trees have to have a broad crown? However, such sprawling growth forms do not make sense, especially for small gardens and front gardens. Instead, choose a tree species with a slender habit. The choice is great.
The columnar beech grows quite tall, but remains slender
Pillar trees find a place almost everywhere
Trees that grow in a columnar shape have a particularly slender habit. Depending on the type and variety, these can certainly reach heights of growth of between ten and 15 meters, but remain remarkably narrow. However, you do not have to reach for the columnar tree straight away if you want the house tree you want to grow slender. Many varieties with an oval, conical or vase-shaped crown are also rather narrow in shape. These trees are best planted as solitaires, but can also be planted in avenues and some as hedges.
The most beautiful columnar varieties
There are numerous varieties of columnar tree species, many of which actually retain their narrow growth habit without pruning thanks to targeted breeding measures. In addition to deciduous and fruit trees, this also includes some conifers. We have compiled some of the most interesting varieties for you in the following table.
| tree species | variety name | Latin designation | growth height | growth habit | particularities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillar Rock Pear | ,Obelisk' | Amelanchier alnifolia | up to four meters | stiffly upright, shrub-like | Edible fruits, valuable nutritious wood for birds and insects |
| columnar hornbeam | 'Fastigiata | Carpinus betulus | up to ten meters | very narrow growth | no cut necessary |
| Yellow columnar beech | 'Dawyck Gold' | Fagus sylvatica | up to eight meters | very narrow growth | no cut necessary |
| columnar beech | 'dawyck' | Fagus sylvatica | up to eight meters | very narrow growth | no cut necessary |
| Red columnar beech | 'Rohan Obelisk' | Fagus sylvatica | up to four meters | columnar narrow | no cut necessary |
| columnar cherry | 'Amanogawa' | Prunus serrulata | up to 4.5 meters | very slender growth, only up to one meter wide | very suitable for tubs |
| columnar oak | 'Fastigiata Koster' | Quercus robur | up to 15 meters | conical, narrow growth | slow growth |
| Pillar Rowan | 'fastigiata' | Sorbus aucuparia | up to eight meters | columnar upright | important food for birds |
| golden elm | 'Wredei' | Ulmus carpinifolia | up to ten meters | conical growth | greenish yellow foliage |
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Instead of a real tree, shrubs grafted onto half or tall stems can also fulfill this function. They also usually remain smaller than a real tree.