Choosing Trees That are Perfect for Your Garden.
Choosing Trees That are Perfect for Your Garden.
Autumn is the perfect time to plant trees—cooler temperatures and moist soil give them the best start! Not only do trees bring beauty to your garden with their stunning colours and seasonal charm, but they also provide shade, improve air quality, and create habitats for wildlife. Whether you’re planting for autumn colour, tricky garden spaces, or growing your own fruit, this guide has everything you need to help your trees thrive. Let’s get planting!
Not all gardens are the same, but don’t worry—there’s a tree for every space! Here are some trees that thrive in different conditions:
Got wet soil?
- Try trees like Willow, Lime, Hawthorn, or Pear – they love the moisture.
Dealing with dry or arid spots?
- Birch, Eucalyptus, Magnolia, or Holly are great for these areas.
Is your garden exposed to wind?
- Beech, Rowan, and Laburnum are strong enough to handle it.
How to Choose the Right Fruit Tree For Your Garden.
Choosing the perfect fruit tree for your garden starts with understanding rootstock. Rootstock is the part of the tree that controls how big it will grow – it’s the key to finding a tree that fits your space!
Apple Trees
- For a small patio, go for trees on M27 or M9 rootstocks. Got more space? Try M26 rootstock, which can grow up to 3 metres tall.
Pear Trees
- For smaller gardens, choose Quince C rootstock (up to 3m). Want a bigger tree? Pick Quince A, which grows up to 4.5m tall.
Cherry Trees
- Gisela 5 rootstock is perfect for small gardens (up to 3m). If space isn’t an issue, go for Colt, which can grow up to 6 metres tall.
Last But Not Least Let’s Get That Tree Planted!
Planting a new tree is exciting, but it’s important to do it right and you’d be surprised how many people get it wrong! We have the five top tips you need to know to give your tree the best start:
Water your tree
- For a small patio, go for trees on M27 or M9 rootstocks. Got more space? Try M26 rootstock, which can grow up to 3 metres tall.
Dig a hole
- For a small patio, go for trees on M27 or M9 rootstocks. Got more space? Try M26 rootstock, which can grow up to 3 metres tall.
Pop tree into hole
- For a small patio, go for trees on M27 or M9 rootstocks. Got more space? Try M26 rootstock, which can grow up to 3 metres tall.
If your tree is taller than 140 cm or if your garden is windy...
- For a small patio, go for trees on M27 or M9 rootstocks. Got more space? Try M26 rootstock, which can grow up to 3 metres tall.
Mulch around the base
- For a small patio, go for trees on M27 or M9 rootstocks. Got more space? Try M26 rootstock, which can grow up to 3 metres tall.
