On the labels, they are all beautiful… Tall trees, flowering, deciduous, blossoming! But before your little seeds sprout, you will need to be diligent, hard work and above all, patience! Are you short of them? No problem, we have what you need!
1. Eucalyptus Trees
Originally from Australia, eucalyptus is a tree of particular interest for its medicinal and aromatic properties. This plant with evergreen foliage and decorative bark is satisfied with many climates.
Eucalyptus is fire-resistant, so it is frequently used in reforestation after a fire. Moreover, to reforest a forest, it is preferable to choose a fast-growing plant, which can grow from 1 to 2 m per year!
Originally from Australia, eucalyptus is a tree of particular interest for its medicinal and aromatic properties. This plant with evergreen foliage and decorative bark is satisfied with many climates.
2. Leyland Cypress
This conifer is excellent for making hedges because it can withstand all climates and soils. It has dense foliage to avoid prying eyes. Leyland cypress is perfect for hiding from your neighbours, for example! Also, it is an ideal windbreak that will effectively protect your crops.
Its rapid growth is a significant advantage. It can take 1 m per year and supports sizes very well.
Good to know: left alone, it grows naturally pyramidal.
3. The Catalpa
Catalpa, also called “bean tree” because of the shape of its fruits, is a great plant that can grow in any soil. Indeed, it is rustic and adapts to all climates in Canada.
Its foliage and summer flowering make it a decorative tree from spring to autumn. It requires only moderate maintenance, and in return, it will offer you a beneficial shade thanks to its large ornamental leaves.
In a few years, it will be able to reach a considerable size thanks to its rapid growth.
4. The Willow Tree
The willow is a particularly fascinating tree, first of all, for its different shapes (spread out, in a ball and weeping) but also for its ease of maintenance.
It is used in many areas. Indeed, it is of decorative interest but is also used in basketry and medicine since one of its molecules is used to make aspirin.
The willow has a vital growth capacity: 1 to 2 m per year! Moreover, making a cutting is easy thanks to its quick rooting ability. You don’t have to be a horticulturist to do that!
5. The Japanese Larch Tree
Larch is an elegant conifer of the Pinaceae family. It has deciduous foliage of great beauty out of the ordinary: it is adorned with gold in autumn. Although it originates from the mountains, it can easily adapt to almost all climates.
The larch is a tree that can live for hundreds of years. At the beginning of its life, it grows about 1 m per year or more, and then its growth slows with age.
Note: it has a deep root system, so it should be inserted appropriately.
6. The Osage Orange Tree
The Osage orange tree is an ornamental tree mainly cultivated by collectors. It is part of the Moraceae family, like the mulberry tree.
This plant develops decorative fruits resembling yellow-orange citrus fruits when ripe. They have a lemony scent, but they are not edible.
This rustic plant also withstands drought well. Besides, it is useful as a hedge to prevent flooding and soil erosion. It is also a medicinal plant that overgrows and adapts to all types of soils.
7. The Jacaranda
The jacaranda is also called “blue flamboyant” because of its abundant blue or even purple flowering from May to September, and “oyster tree” because of its fruits which are honey-coloured pods in the shape of oysters.
This spectacular tree grows mainly on the oceanic coasts. Thus, it enjoys full sun exposure.
It is semi-hardy, requires little maintenance and has good growth, which makes it very appealing.
8. The Tulip Tree
The tulip tree is magnificent and imposing. Before putting it in your garden, you should know that it needs space: it can reach 25 m high and 15 m wide. It is best to reserve it for a large garden or a large lot.
It belongs to the Magnoliaceae family, hence the shape of its large tulip-like flowers. It also has large leaves that are golden yellow in autumn.
It is rustic and tolerates all climates. Also, its maintenance is not very complicated, and it grows quickly. Hope the above eight variety of species help you to choose and plant the tree that most convenes to you. These varieties will delight impatient tree lovers and will come to dress your garden in no time (or almost!). Don’t forget to jot down your comments in the section below.
