October brings autumn and the colours are likely to be spectacular this year. Already in our local parks and open spaces the trees are beginning to turn; changing from sober summer green to vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. If you get a chance, do visit an arboretum, such as Batsford, near Morton in Marsh, you will find a much wider variety of species, colours, shapes and forms. Many of the trees in arboretums and parks are grown purely for their autumn colour.
Autumn colour can be a major consideration when thinking about adding a tree to your garden. If you have space for a tree consider when you want it to stand out, be the talking point or focus of your outside space. If you already have colourful spring bulbs and beautiful summer flowers, but nothing for autumn, a tree with spectacular autumn colours could be just what you are looking for. Trees can provide autumn colour by leaves, bark and fruits, or a combination.
Trees are best planted bare rooted in winter, so use this autumn to choose; see what trees make you smile at the moment. If they are in parks or landscaped gardens, they may be too large for your garden, so take photos and research to see what species could provide similar colours and shapes in scale with your garden or outside space.
If you know the size, shape and colours you are looking for in a tree, give Chopwell a call, we take your requirements and find options to suit you. We can supply and plant too. So if it’s a tree that is missing from your garden, Chopwell can help you fill the gap. Chopwell, sourcing trees for Warwickshire gardens.
