Different shapes of hanging trees
There are several types of hanging trees, sometimes called cascade trees. One form includes normal-growing tree species in which only the thinner branches overhang. Typical examples are the widespread weeping willow (Salix alba 'Tristis') and the Himalayan cedar (Cedrus deodara). The second group, however, includes species in which all branches droop. You can often recognize trees in this group by the suffix 'Pendula', which is added to the botanical name.
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Regardless of whether you want to plant a cascade tree in a small or a large garden: it must always stand alone. Hanging trees only really come into their own when they are planted as solitaires. They are rather unsuitable for group planting. Perfect places are, for example, in the middle of a lawn or next to the main entrance to the house.
Hanging trees for small gardens
Many cascade trees are smaller and less spreading than their larger relatives and therefore also fit perfectly in small gardens. We have compiled a selection of suitable variants for you in the following table.
| Tree species | Variety name | Latin name | Location | Stature | Width | particularities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese pendent cherry | 'Pendula' | Prunus subhirtella | Sun to partial shade | up to four meters | up to four meters | abundant flowering, suitable for urban climates |
| Crabapple | 'Red Jade' | Malus | Sun to partial shade | up to five meters | up to 3.5 meters | Fruits are edible |
| Black and red copper beech | 'Purpurea Pendula' | Fagus sylvatica | Sun to partial shade | between six and twelve meters | up to eight meters | very dark foliage |
| Willow-leaved pear | 'Pendula' | Pyrus salicifolia | Sun | up to six meters | up to four meters | slowly growing |
| Japanese clove cherry | 'Kiku-shidare-Zakura' | Prunus serrulata | Sun | up to five meters | up to 4.5 meters | lush pink bloom |
| Hanging kitten pasture | 'Pendula' / 'Kilmarnock' | Salix caprea | Sun to partial shade | The height of growth depends on the trunk height | up to 1.2 meters | trains kittens, bee pasture |
Hanging trees with a large space requirement
If you have a lot of space in the garden, you need an imposing, impressive tree. Large cascade trees only really develop their full effect here. For example, these types are ideal for large gardens and parks:
| Tree species | Variety name | Latin name | Location | Stature | Width | particularities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeping willow | 'Tristis Resistenta' | Salix alba | Sun to partial shade | up to 15 meters | up to 12 meters | perfect for bodies of water |
| Weeping birch | 'Youngii' | Betula pendula | Sun to partial shade | up to seven meters | up to four meters | umbrella-like crown |
| Hanging Nordmann fir | 'Pendula' | Abies nordmanniana | Sun to partial shade | up to 30 meters | up to nine meters | forms cones up to 18 centimeters long |
| Hanging silky pine | 'Pendula' | Pinus strobus | Sun to partial shade | up to four meters | up to three meters | ideal for the rock garden |
Tips
Trees with a spherical or umbrella-shaped crown are also attractive eye-catchers in the garden.
