tree to plant

[hedgesparrow]

can i ask. my family want to plant a tree in the local churchyard where the family are laid to rest. it will be on the boundary and want something that will not grow big and have colour to the tree. thinking a weeping cherry. or a magnolia.

any suggestions please

[phirow]

Crab Apple?

[treequip]

Rowan

[rupert w]

Purple weeping Beech

[Bob Morris]

How is the maintenance regime organised in your local churchyard? If it's a pro contract you're probably OK but if it is enthusiastic volunteers like ours make sure they have maintenance guidelines for the selected tree/shrub. The severest damage here is strimmer damage and unauthorised pruning. I have managed to protect the younger trees but it is an on going battle.

 

I'd go along with the ornamental apples or there are many slow growing Japanese maples.

Cheers

Bob

[Graham]

Pyrus. Not planted nearly enough.

[Warren Stirling]

Hamamelis, great winter colour.

[Bearded Munch]

A yew.