Shady umbrella trees
A house tree with an umbrella-shaped crown is particularly suitable when the favorite place in the garden or the sandpit for the children is to be shaded. Many species tend to remain small, but develop a spreading crown with increasing age and therefore need a lot of space.
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The best umbrella-shaped trees for the garden
We present a selection of umbrella-shaped trees suitable for the garden in the following table. Please note that only a few varieties naturally grow with an umbrella crown. In fact, most trees require regular pruning to keep their shape.
| Surname | Latin name | Stature | Width | leaves | Blossom / fruits | particularities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umbrella hornbeam | Carpinus betulus | three to four meters | depending on the cut | egg-shaped, dark green, golden yellow autumn colors | small flowers in May, fruits | Umbrella shape only through regular cut |
| Umbrella tarpaulin | Platanus acerifolia | three to four meters | depending on the cut | dark green, golden yellow autumn colors | small flowers in May, spherical fruits | Umbrella shape only through regular cut |
| Umbrella ash | Fraxinus excelsior 'Westhof Glorie' | three to four meters | depending on the cut | glossy dark green, golden yellow autumn color | Rare | Umbrella shape only through regular cut |
| Umbrella chestnut | Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baummannii' | three to four meters | depending on the cut | dark green, large, golden yellow autumn colors | white, sterile flowers, few fruit | Umbrella shape only through regular cut |
| Umbrella linden tree | Tilia europaea 'Euchlora' | three to four meters | depending on the cut | shiny dark green, yellow autumn colors | yellowish flowers | Flowers are suitable for making tea |
| Autumn blossoming snow cherry | Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' | three to five meters | three to five meters | light green | small, pink flowers | long-lasting flowering, often begins as early as December |
| Sleeping tree, silk tree | Albizia Julibrissin | up to five meters | four to five meters | feathered | many pink flowers | Umbrella crown flat arched |
| Umbrella copper rock pear | Amelanchier lamarckii | four to six feet high | up to four meters | orange to dark red autumn color | white flower clusters, edible fruits | pretty tough |
Tips
If the garden is small and there is a fear that the tree will not fit into it later, you can also use a species with a spherical crown.
