Do you have little space in your garden but would like to plant a tall and thin tree? Well, let me tell you that it will not be very complicated, since there are several species that develop trunks that are not very wide, and that are also very beautiful.
We are used to seeing trees that expand over time, but when there is not much land available, it is best to look for others that, without a doubt, will give us greater joy.
Selection of tall and thin trees
Choosing a tree for the garden is not easy, since it will depend on the garden itself, on the space we have, and also on our climate. For this reason, we have selected some species that have a tall and thin trunk, so that it is easier for you to make a decision:
Acacia of Constantinople (Albizia julibrissin)
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The Albizia julibrissin is a shade tree and little root which reaches 15 meters in height and that develops a parasol canopy up to 4 meters wide populated with small green and deciduous leaves. Its trunk, which is thin given that it does not exceed 35-40 centimeters thick, tends to branch out at a short distance from the ground, but it tolerates pruning quite well, so you always have the option of removing those low branches. In spring it produces very showy pink flowers. It resists up to -18ºC.
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White poplarthe white)
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El white poplar It is a tall thin tree reaches an approximate height of 30 metersand that develops a narrow canopy of 2-3 meters. Its leaves are deciduous, green on the upper side and pubescent on the underside. Its growth rate is fast, this is due in part to the fact that it has a strong root system, which is why it must be planted at a distance of about 10 meters from where we have pipes or soft soils. The trunk is cylindrical, and measures approximately 35 centimeters thick. Likewise, it is interesting to know that it resists frosts of up to -18ºC.
Bottle tree (Brachychiton populneus)
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The Brachychiton populneus It is a fast-growing semi-evergreen tree that reaches a height of 10 metersand which develops a crown about 3 meters wide when it matures. Its leaves are dark green on the upper side and lighter on the underside. Your canopy can be partially without them in winter, especially if the wind blows frequently and temperatures are low. The trunk is thin; in fact, it does not exceed 30-35 centimeters wide, and its roots are deep. It resists frost down to -5ºC.
Red maple (Acer)
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El red maple It is a deciduous tree that reaches a height of 20 to 30 meters. It develops a straight and thin trunk, which does not usually exceed 40 centimeters thick; and a narrow crown about 2 or 3 meters wide. Its leaves are green, although in autumn they turn red before falling. In addition, it resists frost down to -18ºC as well as high temperatures (30-35ºC) if it has water at its disposal. But it is important that you know that it should not be planted in alkaline soils since otherwise its leaves would become chlorotic due to the lack of iron.
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Persimmon (Khaki Diospyros)
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El khaki It is a deciduous fruit tree that could not be missing from this list, because in addition to producing delicious fruits in autumn-winter, it is a plant with a very high ornamental value: in spring it is full of green leaves that, when they are sprouting, look like flowers; in summer it provides interesting shade and at the end of the season it flowers; in autumn its fruits begin to ripen as its leaves turn reddish before falling off, and in winter the fruits make the tree look like it has orange lanterns hanging from its branches. What’s more, grows up to 30 meters high but it remains thin: it does not exceed 35 centimeters thick, and its crown is about 3-4 meters wide. As if that were not enough, it resists frost down to -18ºC.
Purple-leaved plum (Prunus cerasifera var pissardii)
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El purple leaf plum It is a deciduous tree that reaches a height between 6 and 15 meters. It develops a tall, slender trunk, about 30 inches thick, and a rounded crown that can be up to 3 feet wide with reddish-purple leaves that sprout after the flowers do in spring. These flowers are pale pink, about one and a half centimeters, and very, very numerous. In addition, its fruits are edible, with a sweet taste. It resists frost down to -12ºC.
frangipani (red plumeria)
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El frangipani It is an evergreen or deciduous tree (it will depend on the climate: if temperatures do not drop below 10ºC, it is evergreen; otherwise it behaves as deciduous) that reaches an approximate height of 7 metersalthough it can reach 20 meters. Its trunk is thin: it measures about 20 centimeters thick. Its leaves are green, simple and lanceolate, and its crown is about 2 meters wide. During the summer it produces very fragrant white or pink flowers. Unfortunately, it is not a frost-tolerant plant, so it can only be grown outdoors year-round if the climate is tropical or sub-tropical.
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bitter orange (Citrus x oranges)
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El bitter orange is an evergreen tree that grows to 9 meters in heightand that it has a crown of about 2-3 meters wide. Its trunk is quite thin, measuring only about 20 centimeters thick, and it has a rounded crown made up of green leaves. The flowers are white, 1 centimeter in diameter, and fragrant. The fruit is a globose orange, with the skin of that color, and the acid pulp, which is why it is not usually used if it is not to make jams or compotes. It resists up to -4ºC.
Where to plant a tall thin tree?
Before even deciding which tree to plant in the garden, it is important that we think carefully about where we are going to plant it. There are many that develop wide crowns, so sometimes it will not be as necessary to know if their roots are invasive or not, as the diameter that their crown can have. For example, the purple-leaved plum is a plant that should be planted at least three meters from the wall and from other tree plants, since otherwise what will happen is that its trunk and/or branches will tend to /na bow down
Therefore, So that problems do not arise in the future, you have to keep this series of things in mind:
- If its roots are invasivesuch as those of ficus, poplars, or eucalyptus. Here you have a list of species with dangerous roots.
- The diameter of your cupwhich can be narrow like that of the plum tree, but wide and open like that of the Albizia julibrissin.
- The thickness of the trunksince there are trees that are thin, like the ones we have mentioned, but there are others that take up a lot of space over time, such as olive trees or oak trees.
Once we know this about the species we would like to plant, we will proceed to find the best place for her. This has to be one where it can grow normally, so it is important that it is not placed near other trees or palm trees, nor near walls.
Then, we will make a planting hole big enough for the plant to fit wellwe will carefully extract the tree from the pot and insert it into it. Lastly, we will do a tree grate with the land that is left over, and we water. It is necessary to take into account that the ideal time to plant trees in the ground is at the end of winter-spring, since this is when they are about to resume their growth.
We hope it has served you.
