Nature is a magnificent artist who creates stunning masterpieces! You can verify this by traveling around the world and finding new evidence every time. On our planet there are many trees and shrubs that are fascinating in their appearance. They can be so beautiful that it is difficult to take your eyes off them. I want to admire them endlessly. The flora of our Earth is very diverse, so in any corner of it you can find a plant that will seem the most beautiful. At the same time, trees may look very different from each other, but each of them has its own unique charm. Both coniferous and deciduous specimens were included in the ranking of the most remarkable.
Rhododendron - the most beautiful tree in the world
Rhododendron belongs to the Heather family. This is one of the most beautiful tree species on the planet. The family is very large, it includes about 600 species. These are mainly large shrubs, so they are considered trees. They can be either evergreen or deciduous. A characteristic feature of rhododendron is its lush, spreading crown, turning the shrub into a real masterpiece. A blooming rhododendron is extremely beautiful; it is simply impossible to take your eyes off it. They grow almost all over the world. Habitat:
- Southern China;
- Himalayas;
- Japan;
- North America;
- New Guinea;
- Australia;
- Russia.
Rhododendron - beautiful crown
This species is very diverse. Some plants can reach a height of 30 meters, others spread along the ground. The most beautiful feature of the rhododendron is its flowers. As a rule, they are collected in inflorescences, decorated with tassels or a round cap. The calyxes are bell-shaped or dome-shaped. The color range is different. Rhododendron can have yellow, pink, lilac flowers. Rich purple-violet shades look very impressive. During the flowering period, the bush is completely covered with clusters of inflorescences, representing a giant bright pink or purple ball. It's an amazing sight. Many species of this beautiful plant are poisonous, this must be taken into account when meeting it. Toxins are found in all parts of the bush, so you need to be extremely careful when taking photos under it.
Weeping deciduous deciduous tree with artificial crown
The choice of pendula forms created by man is much richer.
Often the ancestor of a new weeping form is a single branch, clearly inclined downward, found in nature or a nursery. Weeping decorative peach, photo by the author Often grafted onto a standard, pendula forms become compact and more expressive.
Weeping apple tree, appearance and flowering shoots, photo by the author
It is impossible to obtain a weeping tree using seeds taken from these forms in the future. They are created in nurseries by grafting onto a standard with a cutting or bud (eye). The grafting site is first clearly visible (it is usually covered with paraffin).
If there is a standard rootstock and a branch scion (of the same species), summer residents can make the pendula form themselves. At first, the tree will be short (the height of the rootstock trunk on which the graft is made), but over time the trunk will grow a little upward, and the weeping crown will become wider.
Goat willow
A miniature tree on a trunk with hanging yellow-brown shoots. Goat willow 'Kilmarnock', appearance. Photo from the site ru.pinterest.com She is in bloom. Photo from limecross.co.uk Goat willow 'Kilmarnock' (Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock') 1.5-2 m high and up to 2 m wide; especially decorative in April-May, covered with golden earrings.
Purple willow
Graceful willow with flowing branches. Purple weeping willow, appearance. Photo from ecospro.ru. Close-up of her shoots. Photo from the site vashsad.ua. Purple willow (Salix purpurea) 'Pendula' charms with long, thin branches with light green (bluish below) leaves.
Willow
An ornamental form with a complex name is often sold as Matsudana willow. Willow 'Erythroflexuosa'. Photo from evasad.com. Willow 'Erythroflexuosa' (syn. S. 'Golden Curls', S. matsudana 'Tortuosa Aureopendula') is a spreading tree 5 m high and wide, with arched shoots (young ones are orange-yellow).
Beech
One of the most beautiful and powerful trees with a weeping habit. Beech f. pendula. Photo from web03.bruns.de. Forest beech (Fagus sylvatica f. pendula) is a large tree with a beautiful crown, 15-25 m high and wide. In addition, another interesting form is 3 m high and wide - 'Purpurea Pendula' .
Beech Purpurea Pendula, appearance. Photo from web03.bruns.de. Escape close up. Photo from sadivo.com.ua
The dark purple form of the beech tree is especially nice!
Rough elm
A small tree for small and medium-sized cottages.
Rough elm 'Pendula', photo by the author Rough elm (Ulmus scabra) 'Pendula' in adulthood reaches a height of 4-5 m and a width of 3-5 m. Additional decoration is fruits (large greenish lionfish).
Wisteria - an unusual form
Wisteria looks so wonderful that many people consider it the most beautiful tree in the world. In addition, her appearance is quite unusual. Its flowers are collected in long, large brushes that hang from the branches, like garlands. The tree has a well-branched system, so its crown is very spreading. It often has an irregular shape. The branches extend in all directions, forming entire clusters of clusters hanging almost to the ground. Wisteria belongs to the legume family; its other name is wisteria. This is a tree-like subtropical plant, which is a type of deciduous vine. It grows up to 18 meters in height. Moreover, one representative of the species can occupy a fairly vast territory. Wisteria has long leaves, up to 30 cm. In spring, the flowering period begins and the vines turn into fairy-tale creatures. Violet, pink, lilac clusters bend towards the ground, forming lush cascades.
Wisteria - a cascade plant
The habitat of one of the most beautiful trees in the world is the Chinese provinces of Sichuan and Hubei. Lianas love humid subtropical climates. Because of their beauty, the plants are cultivated in many areas of the world. Here, wisteria can be found in the south, on the Crimean peninsula. They are also grown in southern North America.
Royal Delonix - exotic beauty
Royal delonix is another very beautiful tree on our planet. This is the best plant created by the nature of Madagascar. Although it grows in tropical climates, it is not evergreen, but deciduous. Royal delonix has a special leaf structure. They are formed from many small stipules arranged in a fan-like manner. Another interesting feature of Madagascar's most beautiful tree is that its leaves fold at night.
Royal delonix - fire tree
The royal delonix is not very tall, the trunk length is only 10-15 meters. But the crown is very lush, especially during the flowering period. It forms a large shady space, so benches for rest are often placed under the tree. The most beautiful thing about Delonix is its flowers. They are simply extraordinarily beautiful, and in addition, they have an original structure. The calyx resembles some types of orchids with asymmetrical arrangement of petals. 4 of them are the same, with wavy edges, and the 5th differs in shape and color. It looks like a multi-colored feather covered with spots. The flowers come in yellow, orange and bright red tones. Delonix has earned the name “fire tree” for its rich color.
Decorative deciduous trees and shrubs with photos and names
This category includes deciduous plantings that grow in many areas. In nature, there are a large number of both flowering and deciduous species, but in our article we will look at the most popular varieties of decorative deciduous shrubs and trees with photos and names.
Usually they do not require specific care and can decorate the area for a long time. Having once spent resources on planting a bush, as well as providing the plant with everything necessary for growth, you will be able to admire its beauty for many years.
Red Japanese maple
For lovers of wild colors and bright shades, we recommend paying attention to the photo of an amazing ornamental shrub with the same name. Japanese maple has a chic voluminous crown. Its budding leaves are initially green, but as autumn approaches they take on a red-orange hue, eventually becoming covered with bright red foliage. There are several types of Japanese maples, and each has its own distinct foliage color, including orange, red, and even black and red. These plantings grow well in semi-shaded areas of the site and get along well with ferns and conifers.
Gorgeous voluminous crown of Japanese red maple
Fieldfare
Mountain ash is a very unpretentious and frost-resistant ornamental shrub that can grow very quickly. It has very beautiful openwork foliage, painted in various shades with all kinds of transitions. One leaf can simultaneously combine red, orange, pink, yellow and green. Seeing fieldfare from afar, it can be mistaken for a blazing fire, and as autumn approaches, the color of its foliage becomes even brighter. The fieldfare bush can grow both in shady areas and in sunny areas; it can be planted in nutritious soil, which is recommended to be regularly loosened and moistened. It goes well with other representatives of the plant world and can be widely used for landscape design.
Rowan-leafed fieldfare goes well with other ornamental shrubs
Barberry
All varieties of barberry deserve special attention, and especially some representatives of this family. Barberry Tunebrga has a very striking appearance; among other plantings in the garden, in summer it can be easily recognized by its purple leaves, and in the cold season - by red branches that are covered with thorns. Over the course of a year, the foliage of barberry changes its color; at first, reddish-colored flowers bloom on the bush, which gradually darken to an intense red and dark burgundy color.
Barberry has a very bright appearance
It is recommended to plant barberry in semi-shaded places and in well-lit areas; it prefers moderate moisture. The shrub can be used for landscape design or planting on the lawn, and can also be used to form a hedge.
Derain
This is a very voluminous and beautiful plant, and if you have enough space on your site, be sure to plant a redwood bush on it. It will attract attention throughout the year.
Various varieties of this ornamental shrub have foliage in a variety of incredible shades, including white-green, red-green with pink edges, and brown-pink with splashes of green and yellow. In winter, the turf sheds its foliage, but this does not make it lose its attractiveness. Now it decorates the area with its bright red shoots, which look very impressive against the background of white snow.
Derain will attract attention all year round
Gardeners willingly plant turf on their plots; they value this shrub for its unpretentiousness, frost resistance, shade tolerance and ability to grow on any type of soil. Usually the height of a turf bush reaches 3 meters, and red varieties can be even higher.
Euonymus
A low-growing representative of Chinese vegetation called Fortune's Euonymus has very variegated foliage. Representatives of this species can be formed into a bush or shaped like a vine.
Different varieties of euonymus differ in the color of their foliage, which can be pale green with a white edge or bright green with a yellow edge. The height of the bush is about 60 cm. This unpretentious plant tolerates winter frosts well and does not like excessive watering.
Euonymus is an unpretentious ornamental shrub
It can be planted as a separate element of a lawn or flower bed, or combined with other representatives of the flora.
Bladderwort
A very remarkable plant that has many subspecies. Different varieties of bladderwort can differ radically in the color of their foliage; some representatives of this family have dark red leaves, others are yellowish-fiery, and still others have a yellow crown, which turns green as autumn approaches.
Bladderwort has many subspecies
It is very unpretentious to the composition of the soil, but feels better in loosened and moist soil. Its ornamental shrubs can be trimmed to give them the desired shape, used to form borders and decorate hedges on the site. Such a riot of colors makes it possible to use bladderwrack in landscape design. The bladderwort can be planted away from other plants, or in the company of other plantings.
Japanese maple - the most beautiful foliage
Japanese maple is a very beautiful tree with a luxurious crown, native to the Land of the Rising Sun. It is considered a large deciduous shrub. The maximum height of the trunk is 10 meters. In the spring, before the plant leaves, purple flowers appear. But this is not the most beautiful time. All the beauty of the Japanese maple is in its gorgeous foliage. It has an original structure, which gives the plant an unprecedented charm.
Japanese maple - gorgeous crown
The leaves are fan-shaped, with pointed edges. They can be compared to stars of irregular shape, from the center of which rays emerge. At first the foliage is green, then it changes color and turns yellow, orange, red. There are also specimens covered with pink, violet, and purple foliage. In addition to its homeland, Japanese maple is found in the world only in the south of Korea and Sakhalin.
Flower tree - do-it-yourself flowerbed. Stops and levels
The first step is to accurately mark the center lines, notches and slots, as in the drawing, based on the base lines
We draw lines of circles of various diameters, in accordance with the plan. They can be marked using a strip with holes drilled in the appropriate places, about 8 in diameter, and insert a pencil into them
We cut out each round shield using a jigsaw, leaving about one centimeter of material next to the marking line of the future shield. This is necessary so that there is enough space for the cutter to work
We strengthen the router guide in the marked center of the round shield so that the cutter can be used to cut out a circle of the required radius
At the end, we use a milling cutter to cut out a regular arc of a circle. After this, the cover and base plates are ready for further work
In contrast, five ring plates are also cut from the inside in accordance with the specified dimensions. On five ring plates, cut out the outer side first and then the inner side.
We change the cutter and chamfer the top and bottom on each outer end of each plate or each ring
Using a jigsaw, we cut out guide slots in the plates of each level and support rings, in accordance with the drawing
First we make templates for the holes for the flower pots. To do this, take a small plate and use a jigsaw to make a hole for a seat for the pot.
Use clamps to fix the template in the intended place.
We make all previously planned holes according to the template
Jacaranda - tropical beauty
Jacaranda is a tropical tree native to Brazil. It is also cultivated in Africa and Eurasian countries. This is an evergreen plant with very beautiful bell-shaped flowers. They have a lovely lilac hue. There are also specimens with purple and white inflorescences.
Jacaranda - beautiful color
The plant is highly branched. Therefore, jacaranda in bloom looks like a lush lilac cloud. This is a magnificent sight that makes you marvel at nature’s ability to create unique creations. Jacaranda is grown for its valuable wood, as well as for landscape decoration.
How to place ornamental shrubs for a summer house and garden
“It is better to plant sun-loving ornamental shrubs and trees for the garden in places where there is enough sunlight and virtually no shade, and shade-loving representatives should be placed in shaded areas, near buildings or tall trees.”
You should choose plants based on the climatic characteristics of the region in which your site is located, then the ornamental shrubs planted at the dacha will feel comfortable and will become a real decoration of the area. Each plant should then be given a location based on its sun or shade needs. It is better to plant sun-loving ornamental shrubs and trees for the garden in places where there is enough sunlight and virtually no shade, and place shade-loving representatives in shaded areas, near buildings or tall trees.
Ornamental shrubs are selected based on the climatic characteristics of the region
Owners of plots who were able to select the right shrubs and determine the place for planting them will be able to admire viable plants with bright foliage and beautiful flowers for a long time.
Also, when choosing seedlings of ornamental shrubs, you should take into account the area of the site. In small areas it is not recommended to plant tall and bulky shrubs. In a limited space, it is better to plant low-growing shrubs; they will bloom until the first frost. The most common dwarf frost-resistant plants are Cossack juniper Tamariscifolia and Green Carpet. They are perfect for decorating lawns and borders, as well as for placement on small alpine hills and rockeries.
Juniper Green Carpet is suitable for borders
A hedge can be created from short or medium-sized representatives with a dense crown, as well as from thorny bushes and columnar plants, for example, junipers. Look how beautiful the ornamental shrubs with the names weigela, buddleia, spirela and oleander, among other greenery, look in the photo. An arch formed from climbing species looks very original on the site. These bushes can also be used to decorate a gazebo or fence.
Bright buddleia will decorate any area
The choice of green spaces is very large, so each site owner will be able to select the most suitable seedlings of ornamental shrubs. Plants attract attention not only with their bright blooms; many representatives have foliage of original colors and also have a crown of an original shape. To design a garden or cottage, it is recommended to use various ornamental shrubs, choosing them from photos with names.
All decorative plantings on the site can be placed in one of three tiers: lower, middle or upper. Shrubs belong to the representatives of the middle tier.
All summer residents strive to create a beautiful and comfortable atmosphere on their territory. Ornamental shrubs can perform not only an aesthetic function, but also shield the area from the prying eyes of passers-by, and plants with thorns will protect your territory from the entry of strangers . Shrubs also allow you to divide your property into zones, separating the recreation area from the cultivated area.
A hedge will protect the area from prying eyes
Decorative deciduous or flowering shrubs are suitable for decorating paths and borders; these plants can be used to create a hedge and plant them on alpine hills, and fruit plants can please you with a rich harvest.
Rainbow eucalyptus - bright colors of nature
Rainbow eucalyptus can be called a tree with the most unusual and beautiful trunk. It belongs to the Myrtaceae family. It is found in tropical rainforests. The rainbow eucalyptus is quite large: it reaches 75 m in height, and the girth of the trunk can be up to 2.4 meters.
Rainbow eucalyptus - rich colors
The most original part of the plant is its bark. It has a rich range of colors that turns eucalyptus into a miracle of nature. At first the bark is bright green. As it ripens, it changes color and juicy stripes of different tones appear on it. The spectrum is very diverse: from yellow, orange to blue, lilac, purple. Moreover, the color is constantly changing. In the world, rainbow eucalyptus grows on the islands of Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
DIY flower tree. List of materials for making an unusual flower bed
- Sheets of smallpox, 18 mm thick, 2x3 (approximately) -6 pcs.
- 1 guide and fixing strip, 23 x 23 x 2,000 mm, aluminum U-profile
- 1 bottom support, 20 x 30 x 2,000 mm, square block
- 1 bark board cladding, 900 x 3,000 mm, bark
- 24 wood screws, 4 x 25 mm
- 64 wood screws, 4 x 35 mm
- 32 wood screws, 3 x 30 mm
- about 20 steel staples, 2 mm
- Sand or fine gravel
- 144 flower pots, 16/18 cm
- 144 hanging plants
- protective glaze for wood
- wood glue
- 1 roll of adhesive tape, 50 mm wide
Silver acacia - the most original flowers
Silver acacia is a beautiful tree whose luxurious appearance is created by the interesting shape of its flowers. The plant belongs to the evergreens, it grows in several regions of the world: Madagascar, the Australian coast, Tasmania, Africa, western North America.
Silver acacia - the most unusual flowers
It is also cultivated here on the Black Sea coast. The inflorescences of silver acacia look like fluffy balls collected in panicles. It looks extremely unusual and cute. The blooming acacia is all covered with bright yellow clusters, like garlands hanging from the branches. The tree is grown for decorative purposes, as well as to obtain valuable oil from the flowers.
Blue spruce - a successful combination of needles and cones
Blue spruce is an incredibly beautiful coniferous tree growing in many countries around the world. Its natural habitat is the western and southern parts of the American continent. Blue spruces grow in the mountains, along streams, and in moist soils.
Blue spruce is the most beautiful of conifers
The plant has medium dimensions: height - up to 30 meters, trunk girth - 1.5 m. The crown is pyramidal in shape, which looks very beautiful. The shade of pine gives the plant a magnificent appearance. It ranges from blue-gray to emerald. When cones appear, the spruce becomes even more beautiful. The red and purple color of the cones, which appear in abundance on the branches, contrasts with the shade of the pine needles, which is an extremely successful composition.
Deciduous deciduous tree with a natural weeping crown
There are not many of them: we will get acquainted with the three most spectacular of them.
Silver birch
It is she who is the symbol of Russia, wherever you see it, this tree will remind you of the Motherland.
Silver birch, photo by the author Silver birch, warty, common (Betula pendula, syn. B. verrucosa) is an openwork tree up to 25 m high. At a young age, the branches grow upward, over time most of them become drooping.
Silver birch 'Youngii' in Logo Park, Kamensk, photo by the author
Decorative form 'Youngii' up to 8 m high, dome-shaped crown.
Silver birch 'Youngii' in a mixed border, photo by the author
The form is propagated by grafting onto a standard of the original type.
Our market will help you choose birch and other ornamental tree seedlings by comparing prices from different online stores. View a selection of weeping deciduous trees for the garden.
Silver birch (V.7.5l.H100-120) 936 RUR
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Silver birch Yungi 519 RUR
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Silver birch Royal Frost 519 RUR
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Goat willow Kilmarnock (V5l.standard 160-180) weeping crown RUB 2,340
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Babylonian willow
Luxurious tree.
Harmonious by the pond, on the lawn. Babylonian willow, photo by the author Babylonian willow (Salix babylonica) is a spreading tree up to 12 m high and wide; Because of its powerful roots, you should refrain from the temptation to plant it near buildings.
Lespedeza Thunberg
A beautiful (especially in flowering) weeping shrub, which we have already met in the article Trees and shrubs near us: 9 beautiful representatives of the legume or moth family.
Lespedetsa Thunberga with weeping shoots is especially impressive in flowering, photo by the author. It has been noted that with age, individual specimens become “weeping”:
- catalpas;
- common pear;
- Niedzwiecki apple trees;
- silver maple;
- Eleven angustifolia;
- bird cherry and others.
Cypress - the king of landscape design
Cypress is a plant that landscape designers love for its ability to take any shape. This genus has a huge number of varieties. It contains tree-like plants, shrubs, some of them creep along the ground. Cypress has interesting leaves that look like scaly needles. Due to this structure, it acquires an original and exotic appearance.
Golden cypress - the best tree for design
Various types of cypress trees are cultivated in many countries around the world. They often decorate parks and local areas. There are species such as golden and blue cypress with an unusual shade of needles.
Date palm - the standard of beauty
The date palm is a very exotic woody plant. A feature of trees of this species are straight, long trunks without branches. At the very top there is a crown consisting of long, wide, feathery leaves. This crown design distinguishes the palm tree from all other plants. Also in the genus there are shrubs with squat stems. The date palm is one of the most ancient trees.
Date palm - the most unusual crown
They were grown in Mesopotamia (4th century BC). The fruit of the palm tree is dates, which are often a staple food for people in African countries. Dates have a high calorie content, many valuable properties, and are very nutritious. Ripe dates hang in clusters from the top of palm trees, being its natural decoration. Bright clusters of yellow or red-brown color stand out between the green leaves. In ancient times in the East, the palm tree was considered the standard of beauty.
Tools you will need to make your own flower tree:
- Circular saw with variable blade angle
- Milling machine, cutter for making grooves Ø 20 mm; fillet cutter, radius 10 mm, guide for a given radius; copy ring
- Jigsaw, jigsaw blade for rough cuts
- Screwdriver, set of bits
- Measuring rail from 2,000 mm
- Attachment for various radii to the measuring bar
- 3–4 clamps
- Square
- Folding ruler
- Metal saw
- Rubber hammer
- Brush or roller for painting
- Miter saw
- Ladder
- 4 support posts
