AT A GLANCE
Which plants are suitable for planting under the trumpet tree?
- elf flower or foam flower
- Periwinkle or cranesbill
- boxwood or hydrangeas
- lily of the valley or tulips
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Underplant trumpet tree with perennials
is yours trumpet tree a ball tree? Then plenty of light penetrates past the crown down to the ground. Many perennials can nest underneath in these conditions. Note, however, that the trumpet tree is a heart root, which too roots near the surface trains. The shallow-rooted perennials should therefore be planted with caution.
Perfect for the trumpet tree as underplanting are ornamental leaf perennials such as hosts. Thanks to their large leaves, they harmonize with the foliage of the trumpet tree. Flowering perennials also become a decorative underplanting.
Basically, the following are suitable:
- elf flower
- foam flower
- hosts
- Bergenia
- masterwort
- astilbe
Underplant trumpet tree with ground covers
Depending on the extent and density of the crown are mainly Tolerates semi-shade to shade Ground cover suitable for underplanting the trumpet tree. They cover the earth and reduce whose moisture loss. In addition, they suppress weeds, so that regular weeding is avoided. The following ground covers are recommended for underplanting the trumpet tree:
- golden strawberry
- fat man
- cranesbill
- lady's mantle
- periwinkle
- Caucasus forget-me-not
Underplant trumpet tree with shrubs
Catalpa bignonioides can also be used with smaller trees or. underplant shrubs. They create a decorative design element at the base of the trumpet tree and also around its trunk area. What is superficially important is that the woody plants shallow rooted are and a partially shaded up shady location tolerate. The following have proven themselves:
- hydrangeas
- boxwood
- cherry laurel
- mahonia
- dwarf medlar
- cinquefoil
- weigela
- summer pier
Underplant trumpet tree with bulbous plants
At the Location of the trumpet tree bulbous plants can also present their beauty. If the trumpet tree doesn't seem very spectacular, the bulbous plants really liven up at its root area and put theirs up strong colors showcased. They are also extremely undemanding, have shallow roots and tolerate shading. These early flowering bulbous plants are particularly convincing:
- lily of the valley
- snowdrop
- tulips
- hyacinths
- daffodils
Tip
Water the underplantings on the tree disc regularly
Since the large leaves of the trumpet tree catch most of the rain and allow it to run down the sides, it is advisable to plant underplanting candidates on the tree disc to water regularly. Otherwise they could die of thirst.