Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 May 10, 2010 5:45 pm I've had a little battle with council regarding my landscaping and have got it down to requiring only a single canopy tree in the backyard and one in the front yard. There is no issue of privacy so its more a case of them wanting to maintain trees in the area. I'll be doing a Jap maple in the front and various ground covers so that is easy. But in the backyard I need something that doesn't grow too wide and by definition will reach 6m+ at full maturity. The person from council suggested an ornamental pear for the location. It is ~800mm between the fence and some paving so not a huge space. The rest of the backyard will be entirely eatable, either seasonal vegies or citrus etc so I'd like to keep in that theme if possible. But if not then something that won't be too invasive or a focal point and not make a mess. I already have a huge mess to contend with from a Gum and some Elm's next door... All my google searches for tall and narrow variations end up with ornamental pear's so they must be popular or conifers which I don't like. Any suggestions? Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 2May 10, 2010 5:55 pm Why not grow an edible pear rather than ornamental? Both being deciduous, you would still have to deal with leaves in autumn, then again, depending where it's planted it might be nice to have the sun come shining through during winter and the bonus is some nice, juicy pears (poached in red wine, of course!) Yummy A bi or tri grafted fruit tree would be another option, this way you would have fruit over a longer period. Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 3May 10, 2010 7:17 pm what width are you looking at for the canopy? Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 4May 10, 2010 8:13 pm we just planted a Manchurian Pear which is ornamental I guess that's what you were looking at. You could also consider a chinese tallow wood tree. Both are fairly narrow trees. ( birches can be pruned and I'm sure tallow woods can be also be pruned if you feel they are getting too large once they've been in a while.) Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 5May 10, 2010 8:16 pm WE had 6 "Chanticleer"ornamental pears at our last house-I love them so much that I'm usingthem again. The other option is to look at an apple tree. Try the Diggers Club site for ideas Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 7May 12, 2010 9:59 pm Forgot to turn on e-mail notification!!! HappyCamper_au Why not grow an edible pear rather than ornamental? HappyCamper_au A bi or tri grafted fruit tree would be another option, this way you would have fruit over a longer period. Deemaree what width are you looking at for the canopy? kexkez we just planted a Manchurian Pear which is ornamental I guess that's what you were looking at. Deemaree The other option is to look at an apple tree. Try the Diggers Club site for ideas kiwichick Does it have to be 6m. Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 8May 12, 2010 11:42 pm Hey Dave, Have you thought of a Casuarina. It is an Australian native, goes straight up, and has needles instead of leaves (but has never dropped any needles in the 4 years that I have had it). Mine has reached about 5-6m but is not very noticable as the trunk at its thickest is about 10cm. Plus, they are almost impossible to kill and can be planted in shady areas. The council would also be happy with it being a native tree. Building tip No. 3: A raft slab will not get you down a river. A waffle pod slab does not go with maple syrup. My building thread https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53000 Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 10May 14, 2010 8:27 am Dave, the other tree to consider is a Quince tree-fruiting preferably. They are incredibly easy care, look amazing in flower and provide shade and fruit. Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 11May 14, 2010 3:02 pm Deemaree Dave, the other tree to consider is a Quince tree-fruiting preferably. They are incredibly easy care, look amazing in flower and provide shade and fruit. Interesting option, fits the specs too. Will add that to the consideration list, thanks. Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 12May 14, 2010 3:10 pm I had one at the last house and am putting one in this time where I can see it from my computer room window-just love them. Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 13May 15, 2010 7:33 pm How about the "Native Frangipani" - Hymenosporum flavum ?? They do well in a narrow shady area. Not exactly edible Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 14May 16, 2010 6:09 pm It's all sorted. The missus likes the "Capital" Ornamental Pear variety which will suit the spot fine. Also settled on a "Osakazuki" Jap Maple for the front yard. Thanks for the advice people, I'm sure I'll be needing more of it before and after planting! Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 15May 16, 2010 6:56 pm Nice Dave-the ornamental pears are great trees. Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 16May 21, 2010 11:07 pm Deemaree Nice Dave-the ornamental pears are great trees. I've read that they "stink" when flowering, have you found this? Mine will be in a courtyard so I don't want to be 1-2m away from something "smelly"?? Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 17May 22, 2010 4:18 pm We didn't have any problems at all with "stink"! Never noticed a scent at all from them...ours were the Chanticleer variety. Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 19May 22, 2010 5:33 pm The blueberry ash has a wider canopy than the ornamental pears- I've planted one at the front of our acre block. Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 20May 23, 2010 10:51 am camelia what about a blueberry ash...they are an australian native about 7 metres and they have a narrow canopy...I think they look great I don't like the aussie natives to be honest. I'm heading down to the nursery today to order everything for next week so its a done deal now. Another item on the to-do list ticked off! If you're in a flood zone, not only are you dealing with the importation of fill and laying it down in 150 lifts to achieve compaction, you're going to have to consider… 4 5532 Thanks again for this information. If you do hear anything different, would be great to know 4 8242 dimensions on your original plan are inconsistent and with accurate dimensions (including site plan, upstairs and down) i could make a proper scale drawing with furniture… 3 7516 |