Trees

I have a multistem Amelanchier Canadensis, which is not meant to be that different to Lamarckii. I have found it to be very slow growing and rather underwhelming in general. Considering they take pruning well, I don't think I would be overly concerned about the max theoretical size.

If you don't want all the light blocked, but just want to create a basic screen, it would be better to have something deciduous that leaves a woody framework [loads of things would suit] or pick something which isn't too dense. The Cotoneaster mentioned is a good choice for that, although some...

Having looked at a few options online I think I will go for a Crab Apple as the main tree in the centre of the garden. I’m still deciding what to go for the small square border I from the lower patio. Here I’m tossing up between a multi stem hornbeam or Amelanchier. As @fairygirl suggested I...

I actually cried when I saw the old girl had fallen over, silly I know but these old trees are irreplaceable. Perhaps not quite so silly as I was pleasantly surprised at the outcry when the sycamore was felled for no good reason at Hadrian’s Wall. My old Beech was aged by an arborist friend of...

The problem with fast growing trees is that they are usually far larger than you would eventually want such as Cherry Laurel, Leylandii or Thuja.It’s worth looking at a proper tree nursery site, Majestic Trees are possibly the nearest for Bedfordshire. They usually have good search facilities...

Regarding pruning - so should I be pruning these 6 foot tall whips now?How about the 3 foot tall whips that I also have?If yes to any of the above then what exactly do I prune - do I just remove the main growing tip? And if so, I how do I take out?

I think a photo your site and details of aspect would help with suggestions It really depends on growing conditions and the look that you're after. Another staggered line of the same beech would certainly give you a denser hedge. Also, using the same species rather than another hedging plant...

Yes, they were against a wall, but most were against a west facing wall which gets a fair amount of rain. It has though been mostly dry of late so I have been watering them but perhaps not enough.Thank you.Another question - because the main growing tips were dead on a few of them I of...

Great, thank you

Pictures of the bark would help too.

Thanks, I'll keep everything crossed. :-)

Hi I am looking for advice on this tree. Is it Yoshino cherry? The flowers are from 6 weeks ago. My neighbour planted in the shared front lawn who has now left. Would it grow very tall? How far does the house need to be from the roots? It is also close to the road.If it grows very tall, we...

Now that's the sort of healthy tree I'm looking for!

Most are slow growing too @Astraeus , so it isn't a quick fix unless you can afford to buy a mature specimen - with all the problems that can bring. The first one you mention looks a far better option to me, but I love dissectums, and the variations within that type, so it wouldn't be a...

@martyn bromley Have a look here and see what you think … Blossom wilt / RHS Gardening

Heres the boundary that Id like a bit more of a shield from. The garden is on a slight slope, hence why the fence is staggered down.The above is looking south. So because of the boundary fence, and the raised car port (which is the adjacent fence/bamboo boundary) it never gets full sun for...

I have two trees, one appears to be growing better than the other. I may give them a prune later so that they stay roughly the same size/shape.

Looks ok to meCrab apples can get scab but yours looks clearSpruce

you could speak to a proper tree surgeon, they might be able to help bring it back to life or give advice for other trees that you might want to maintain, if you're based anywhere near the north west I had some trees taken down by Morris Brown Arborist, maybe get in touch