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we have just removed a willow tree from our small front garden what would be a good replacement?
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Hi burnley,
Not sure how small your small garden is but one tree that imediately sprang to mind was a Robinia psudocacia, if you choose the variety ' Frisia' which is a lovely yellow leaved form that looks brilliant at this time of year!
It can reach about 25ft but can be kept smaller if carefully pruned from a young tree.
Otherwise, how about an ornamental form of Rowan, one that is exellent for a small garden is Sorbus aucuparia 'hostii' that only gets to 10-12 ft. Good Luck. Tbird+
Not sure how small your small garden is but one tree that imediately sprang to mind was a Robinia psudocacia, if you choose the variety ' Frisia' which is a lovely yellow leaved form that looks brilliant at this time of year!
It can reach about 25ft but can be kept smaller if carefully pruned from a young tree.
Otherwise, how about an ornamental form of Rowan, one that is exellent for a small garden is Sorbus aucuparia 'hostii' that only gets to 10-12 ft. Good Luck. Tbird+
how true Tbird...it should be law that every garden has a Robinia!
I would think twice about having one in a front garden though unless it was well away from the pavement, they have a habit of throwing down small but sharp twiggy bits.
I agree though, rowans are lovely - great autumn colour.
burnley go to a good nursery, not a big diy type place, where the staff are trained to advise you.Depending where you are they'll hopefully still have enough leaves on to see their autumn colours.
I would think twice about having one in a front garden though unless it was well away from the pavement, they have a habit of throwing down small but sharp twiggy bits.
I agree though, rowans are lovely - great autumn colour.
burnley go to a good nursery, not a big diy type place, where the staff are trained to advise you.Depending where you are they'll hopefully still have enough leaves on to see their autumn colours.
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