Ornamental tree for yard

19 years ago

Hi all - recently purchased a new home and it's getting time for landscaping (as long as my final RG passes this time).

We have a pie lot that in the back we border FOUR houses on - so needless to say we'll be planting a few trees for privacy (and a better view).

We've decided on most of the tree's (there'll be six in all) - 3 Amur Maples and two Paper Birch. Need one more tree and we were looking for a more ornamental one.

We have a south facing back yard so it should get pleny of sun - and are located in Zone 3. I was thinking of some kind of Crab Apple tree - anyone know of a nice C.A. tree that will flower nice in spring and have fall colours to complement yellow (birch) and Red (Amur Maple)?

Thanks

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luv2gro
19 years ago
The jury is still out on mine due to its immaturity, but I have seen some really beautiful hawthorn trees in Edmonton. Mine is a 'Crimson Cloud' and it has red flowers with bright white centers. The flowers are really pretty. I also like the interesting leaf shape. It's borderline hardy for our zone , but so far, mine seems to be holding. I saw a hawthorn tree in a front yard in Edmonton the other day and it had to be 30 years old, at least. Absolutely beautiful.

The cons of this tree is that it is quite prone to fireblight (but so are crabapples) and several other diseases. It also seems to be loved by sawflies. But, I'm persevering with mine and each year, it seems to be coming back and growing, bit by bit. It's only entering it's 3rd summer now.

Worth exploring, anyway.

Shauna

Here is a link that might be useful: Craetagus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud'
Crazy_Gardener
19 years ago
Malus x 'Thunderchild'
Thunderchild Flowering Crabapple, very resistant to fireblight.

Not a very good photo of TC at this site below, but it will give you idea.

Mine is just starting to bloom right now, it is so lovely.

Sharon

Here is a link that might be useful: Malus sp. (Crabapple)
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marricgardens
19 years ago
I have both Red Jade and Makamik Crabapples. Both are said to be spreading forms. I have only had them for 3 years and they aren't spreading yet. Red Jade is white and Makamik is pink and fragrant. Makamik is my favorite of the 2. Marg
dannie
19 years ago
I have one thing that I would absolutely not suggest: flowering plums! You will end up with many, many suckers all over your yard and they are a pain to deal with if you ever decide to have a flower bed under that tree. I would second the idea of a crab tree, or you may want to look at a pagoda dogwood or even a mountain ash. I have a very similar yard to yours although ours faces west and I am seriously thinking of ripping out the plum even though it is a nice looking tree.