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Hi, I am an absolute novice to gardening and have a small (and I'm sure simple) question if anybody could help Me? I want to plant maybe a small tree in the corner of our garden, but was wondering that at this time of year (about to be the start of November) would it be able to survive through the winter and grow, or are conditions too harsh at this time? Also any ideas on what the best type of tree/shrub would be to plant in a small corner of a garden at this time of year?? Any information would be helpful, Thanks.
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Anything in a pot can be planted at any time, as long as the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged. Prep the hole well, with plenty of extra compost and/or well rotted manure, make sure it has a clear area around it to prevent competition for water and nutrients from other plants or grass, and water in well after planting.
If the ground isn't terribly well cultivated where you want to plant it, make the hole a good bit bigger than the pot, so that you can incorporate the compost/manure into some of the existing soil for backfilling. Plant at the same level as it is in the pot, and firm in. It may need a stake too. A mulch of more compost or bark after planting is also beneficial.
The advantage of that type of tree is that you can also have spring bulbs under them to give you a really nice feature, and extend the interest even more.
As Fairy says, we have blue scillas and Glory of the Snow flowering underneath it in the spring, and in the autumn there are pink Cyclamen hederafolium developing into a little carpet around it.
We had a couple at the last house, along a fence which enclosed a little 'courtyard' area. It was always covered in insects when the blossom was out, and the birds enjoyed the berries later. From the patio area on the other side of the fence, we could admire all of it whatever the season
This is the only pic I have - showing the lovley bronzy colour of the foliage
There are named varieties - many with different coloured berries - but I personally prefer our native one, Sorbus aucuparia