Planting weeping trees in any garden livens up the landscape because they are unusual. There are many types of weeping trees that fit both large and small gardens. Whether you have a large estate, or a townhouse, a weeping tree will enhance the beauty of your garden. There are many kinds of trees to choose from.
Types of Trees
The Walker Weeping Peashrub grows well in small gardens with its lacy foliage and yellow flowers in the summer. It grows 1 to 3 m high and 1 to 1.5 m wide. This tree makes a good plant for containers too. It needs full sun and fares well in most soils. Don’t plant it in very wet soil; it will not take very well.
Another tree with weeping branches is the Lavender Twist Redbud. It is an umbrella shaped tree and the branches twist when it grows. It reaches 2.5 to 3 m in height and width. It develops lavender pink flowers in spring before the leaves develop. In fall, fruit-like pea pods turn brown providing winter foliage. This tree grows well in full sun with well drained soil that is wet.
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The Weeping Katsura Tree is another member of the weeping tree family. It is a tree that develops heart shaped leaves and grows from 9 to 12 m in width and height. The leaves are pink to purple in spring, bluish green in summer and range from red, orange, or pink in the fall. It needs full sun and acidic soil that is moist. In dry conditions it will shed it leaves.
There are many other kind of trees with weeping branches to consider. There is Weeping Nootka False Cypress, Purple European Beech, Weeping Willow Leafed Pear, Red Jade Crab Apple, Weeping birch, Weeping Atlas Cedar, Golden chain tree, European larch, Weeping Candied Apple and Japanese flowering cherry.
Maintaining Trees With Weeping Branches
Most of these weeping trees take three years to grow completely. They need plenty of sun and thrive on moist soil conditions. Many grow quite large and are low maintenance but need regular pruning. They also need to have the right fertilizer to use designed for these types of trees.
Great Northern Greenery can help you fertilize and prune your trees with weeping branches. If you made an error in planting they can provide correct pruning. They can remove dead and broken branches and keep your tree looking its best. They provide tree pruning, fertilizing, and insect and disease management.
The trained staff at Great Northern Greenery can help you select, plant, prune, fertilize, and treat diseases for these special tress giving you years of enjoyment in your garden or on your property. Call 1-800-341-8733 to learn more.