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Tree for interest
Chris J Dixon writes
Whilst at Grand Designs Live, I heard a talk by James Alexander-Sinclair, who I have to say was a most engaging and informative speaker. He encouraged us not to keep plants simply because they have been there for a long time, saying that he often finds an overgrown forsythia in a corner of a garden, boring for most of the year, and constantly in need of cutting back. This prompted me to think about replacements for mine. I have room for a small tree, but wonder what is considered to provide the greatest amount of year-round interest? Amelanchier - a large bush or small multistemmed tree. Bronze foliage in spring, followed by white blossom, berries, and finally good autumn colour. Any of the rowan type Sorbus, with white flowers, berries in yellow, orange, red, pink or white, depending on species, and good autumn colour. Snake bark type maple, for autumn colour and bark pattern through the winter. -- Kay |
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