Fruit trees
A cherry tree is recommended for warm and sunny locations. Sweet cherries are undemanding and easy to care for. They decorate small gardens in spring with a lush display of flowers and during the hot summer months you can enjoy the fruity, sweet cherries. Cherry trees grow between 15 and 20 meters high, but there are also smaller varieties that require less space.
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Apricots originally come from the steppes of Central Asia, which are characterized by a continentally dry climate. The small trees adorn the garden with intensely bright flowers, the petals of which are colored pink. They are in contrast to the red-brown bark. Since apricots need certain temperatures for successful fruit formation, wine-growing areas are ideal.
The common medlar, which adorned cottage gardens a hundred years ago, has been forgotten. The shrub- to tree-shaped trees grow about six meters high and develop a spreading crown. Their flowering period extends from May to June.
Fruit and nut trees:
- Rock pear
- hazelnut
- Cherry plum
Deciduous trees
The is recommended for humus soils in a protected location Witch hazel. The slow growing shrub prefers constant moisture conditions and is suitable for small gardens. While the snow is still there, the witch hazel transforms the garden into a spring-like oasis when the bizarre flowers with their ribbon-shaped petals develop. They are bright yellow, orange or red in color and have a pleasant smell.
When the flowering time of most trees is coming to an end, the garden hibiscus really comes to life. The shrub is also known as the hibiscus and develops an annual increase of between ten and 30 centimeters. It prefers sunny locations and thrives in partially shaded conditions. Its flowers shine in white, pink, purple, red or blue.
Conifers
The bald cypress is a special rarity that sheds its needles in winter. It reaches heights of up to 35 meters and is therefore only suitable for large home gardens. The tree, which originates from North America, thrives in sunny to partially shaded conditions. Waterlogging does not cause him any problems.
Attractive conifers:
- juniper
- jaw
- larch
