Our bees visit this tree frequently, like a long-familiar acquaintance. In fact, the bee tree comes from far away, from China and Korea. Even under the local climatic conditions, it strives upwards. But he does not reach his Asian dimensions.
The bee tree can grow up to 15 meters high
location as an influencing factor
In Asia, trees of this species easily reach 20 m in height. However, no location in our latitudes will be able to fully meet the requirements of this tree. Especially the cold winters are a brake on growth.
The size of the velvety stinky ash, as the tree is also called in our country, will always be well below its natural potential. These are the average values that this bee magnet achieves in our gardens:
- Height 10 to 15 m
- Width 8 to 12 m
Notice:
The velvety stink ash can not only develop a sprawling crown over the years. As a deep-rooting plant, it conquers the soil invisibly, but just as extensively.
Limited by lifetime
The wonderfully blooming bee tree lives for many, many years. But compared to other tree species, it can be described as a short-lived plant. Ideally, he has about 40 years to grow up.
Poor, sandy soil, which the stink ash finds in some gardens, shortens its life significantly. After about 15 years she is at the end of her strength. The fewer years you after the
Planting left for growth, but the smaller it will remain.
tips
If you can only offer a velvety stinky tree a sandy soil, you should improve it with plenty of compost before planting.
Form of education sets limits
This tree is one of the pruning-tolerant plants. Many garden owners are happy about this. Because that means for him: With regular pruning, he can determine the size of the tree himself. He can even raise it to a low shrub. This keeps the bee tree nice and "handy" and also finds space in a small garden.