what would be the best or nicest tree or plant?

Question

It would of been my dads 60th birthday today but sadley he passed away 16 years ago, I want to buy a tree or plant for the garden that won't need someone with green fingers to look after it? but I would like something thats interesting to look at if you get what I mean

Answer 1

I have got a cherry tree in my garden and in the spring there is nothing more beautiful when the pink blossom is out. Its just a pity it doesnt last all year.

Answer 2

Hi Trixie, Firstly there are not many shrubs flowering at the moment but here are my suggestions for you: how about planting a lovely drift of Snowdrops. The name means Hope and they are flowering now . They are so delicate and lovely and will flower at this time every year without fail and don't need any looking after whatsoever. Together with this little poem it would be a lovely reminder of your Dad.
A fresh new snowdrop greeted me
Amongst the leaves beneath the tree
That delicate and tiny flower
Braves frost and rain and snowy shower
To tell us Spring is nigh
My garden soon will bloom again
In summer sunshine, gentle rain
With pansies, roses, hollyhocks
But none can bring such joy to me
As that tiny snowdrop ‘neath the tree.

A favourite is Acer Crimson King a medium sized upright tree which does not need a large space. There are a large numer of Acers all very nice and all requiring acid soil and dappled sunlight. Then we have Prunus Cheals Weeping Cherry variety Kikushidare-zakura) double deep pink frilled flowers around May. Very easy. As with the Acers there are quite a few varieties but no special treatment. Go and have a look in your nearest garden centre. Someone will be happy to give you any advice you need. All the Best

Answer 3

How big's your garden ? I planted an acorn the day after my kid was born, and it's 4 yrs tall next month (and so's the kid !). I checked for drains and buildings etc, it's clear of both so... it should be there for 500 years or so even if no one knows why it was planted... I think the spirit of it will be there. ( house is listed so demolition unlikely).

in a small garden, maybe a nice apple tree ? or a long lasting plant like rosemary.

Answer 4

If you do not want to tend to a tree or plant, check out xeroscaping for a tree/plant that in indigenous to your area. A weeping willow would not survive in a desert without extensive watering, just as a mesquite would probable not to well in a swamp.

A local garden center would know.

Answer 5

You may consider a Magnolia tree. Sometimes they are called tulip tree. They have large beautiful blossoms in the spring. They need little attention except screen around the trunk for a couple of years if there are rabbits around and perhaps mice too. I live in Eastern Ontario and it is rather cool here but the trees did very well till the rabbits got at them, Good Luck.
Wayne

Answer 6

A flowering cherry is always gorgeous to look at in the spring and provides wonderful leafy shade in the summer and an interesting outline in the winter - there are many different shapes and colours to choose from.

A monkey puzzle tree, though very slow growing, is always fun.

Answer 7

You can get small sized fruit trees that have blossom during the spring. There are numerous bushes that have blossom, berries or changing leaf colours. You get them from dwarf size and they need little looking after. Ask at your garden centre, explain what you require, they will have brochures to show you and if they don't have what you want in stock they will order one for you.

Answer 8

Go to the local plant nursery and see what they have available and what reminds you of him. It is kind of hard to recommend a tree for such a personal memorial. Personally I would choose a fruit tree since it would not only be lovely but provide a treat for your table as well.

Answer 9

You need to plant something that grows slow and with flowers in spring and seeds in summer with red leaves for fall, that would be a Dogwood. Will last forever and low maintaining.

Answer 10

A jade plant is supposed to be really easy to grow, supposedly all you have to do is get a little piece of an existing plant and stick it in some dirt. They get pretty big and they are beautiful.