Tree Planting in New Garden
Hello,
We have a new garden with a new build home. We would like to plant some trees along a back fence. (I can upload a photograph if anyone is interested).
We are looking at these two trees presently. We will probably stick with the Himalayan Birch but the Holm Oak will probably get too big for our garden.
I have two questions. 1. Could anyone suggest a similar shaped evergreen which doesn't get to the height of 20 m. 2. What spacing should I leave between these trees when planting?
1. Holm Oak (Quercus Ilex ). evergreen. Final height approx 20m. Planting just one
2. Himalayan Birch (Betula Utilis Jacquemontil). Planting height approx 7 feet. deciduous. Planting 3 of these.
Thanks.
We have a new garden with a new build home. We would like to plant some trees along a back fence. (I can upload a photograph if anyone is interested).
We are looking at these two trees presently. We will probably stick with the Himalayan Birch but the Holm Oak will probably get too big for our garden.
I have two questions. 1. Could anyone suggest a similar shaped evergreen which doesn't get to the height of 20 m. 2. What spacing should I leave between these trees when planting?
1. Holm Oak (Quercus Ilex ). evergreen. Final height approx 20m. Planting just one
2. Himalayan Birch (Betula Utilis Jacquemontil). Planting height approx 7 feet. deciduous. Planting 3 of these.
Thanks.
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Yes ... photos would be good ... also a bit more information ... how big is the garden ... how far from any buildings is the planting site ... how far from any pipes or drains is the planting site ... what is the soil type and is it free draining/moisture retentive or ...?
Whereabouts (approx) are you situated and is the site exposed or sheltered?
Please see attached diagram showing the dimensions of the garden. We plan to plant along the fence which is 14.35 metres long. We live in Plot 1. The soil is of light clay type. The site is sheltered.
We live near Oxford and the garden has a south facing aspect.
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/common-non-native-trees/holm-oak/
I would suggest a multi-stemmed Amelanchier... blossom and fruits for wildlife, lovely autumn colour and airy in growth so will provide screening without shading or dominating the garden.
Thanks.
https://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/ilex-aquifolium-argentea-marginata/classid.4010/
is an elegant ‘statement’ tree ... and with the added bonuses of being good for wildlife as well as providing beautiful foliage for Christmas decoration ...but if there isn’t a male holly in the vicinity you will need to plant a male variety to pollinate your tree.
Another one of the Osmanthus Yunnanensis, a much more looser shaped shrub/tree with long glossy wavy edge leaves. It grows more taller and wider but unlikely to reach more than 10 meters in this country.
I think we are deciding on Betula Utilis Jacquimontil (Himalayan Birch). It is a beautiful tree with white peeling bark. It grows quite tall up to 15 to 20m.
https://www.primrose.co.uk/-p-123515.html?adtype=pla&kwd=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsPn804DU4AIVAZztCh0hGgXQEAQYASABEgKgN_D_BwE
My questions are. If we have three of these how far apart should we plant them and how far away from the fence?
Thanks,
In your diagram what is the blue surround - it's not the Thames is it? Or rather does it have to be a moisture lover?