Easy Maintenance Trees For All Landscapes
Trees are a fantastic addition to any outdoor space. They offer form, structure and seasonal interest to ensure that your garden is always a welcoming environment. Trees offer a range of benefits for both humans and other wildlife creatures, making them an amazing tool for health and well-being as well as environmental reasons.
At Kneebone Trees, trees are our passion and we believe that every outdoor space deserves to be graced with them. As professional tree surgeons, we understand that having a tree in your garden may not seem suitable to a lot of people as they can require ongoing care. Trees require frequent pruning and may need repairs or reductions based on their growth patterns.
However, some amazing easy maintenance trees can be installed in any location, helping you experience the benefits of trees without the usual levels of work and care needed to keep them safe. In this blog post, we are exploring four of the best easy maintenance trees that can add beauty and structure to any garden and what you can expect from each one.
1. Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
The Japanese Maple is a stunning tree renowned for its vibrant foliage and distinctive shape, which often makes it a focal point in any landscape. The leaves can range from deep burgundy to bright orange, adding a pop of colour to gardens and outdoor spaces.
When autumn roles around and all other trees begin to join the fiery shades of the Japanese Maple, this tree takes things a step further as their leaves become richer and more fiery in tone. This makes it a beautiful tree all year-round and something unique to add to your landscape.
This easy maintenance tree can thrive in shaded areas and grows short, meaning it requires limited space compared to many others. Japanese Maple trees will stand out without overshadowing other trees and plants in your landscape, which is why they are so popular.
These easy maintenance trees can be fairly drought-resistant, so watering is not frequently required, and also need limited pruning to maintain their appeal. When the time comes for pruning, once the tree is established, this is very easy to do. Simply remove any dead or damaged branches to keep the tree looking great.
2. Silver Birch (Betula pendula)
The Silver Birch is a slender, elegant tree that has a striking white bark. This makes it a unique addition to any landscape, especially those already overridden with trees, and this visual interest is maintained throughout the year.
These easy maintenance trees are incredibly adaptable, making them a wonderful investment. They can offer interest and appeal all year round, and thrive in all kinds of conditions. They can tolerate urban pollution and are resistant to many pests and diseases. This hardiness makes Silver Birch one of the best easy maintenance trees or both rural and suburban gardens.
Silver Birch produces delicate foliage which creates dappled shade on sunny days. Pruning is generally unnecessary with these easy maintenance trees and they require very little watering to thrive.
3. Olive Tree (Olea europaea)
Olive Trees are incredibly popular for homeowners as they bring a touch of the Mediterranean to even the most urban spaces and are stunning. These easy maintenance trees produce silvery-green foliage and have beautiful gnarled trunks, adding character and elegance to any outdoor space.
Even though Olive Trees are more commonly associated with warmer climates, they can thrive in many parts of the UK and bring a touch of sunshine to your garden. This is because they are drought-tolerant and can withstand periods of dryness, which makes them ideal for outdoor areas with less frequent rainfall.
As they are slow-growing Olive Trees are easy maintenance trees that require little pruning over time. The only pruning that should be required is the removal of dead or diseased branches. While regular watering is required at the initial stages of Olive Tree growth, once the tree has established this becomes less frequent too making them incredibly easy to take care of.
4. Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple Trees are renowned for their stunning spring blossoms and are a great addition to the garden if you’re looking for more colour and seasonal interest. Crabapple Trees can vary in colour from white to deep pink during the spring, and in autumn they produce small, decorative fruits.
These fruits not only create a seasonal visual display but are also highly attractive to wildlife like birds making your garden a key part of local ecosystems.
Despite their vast seasonal displays, these trees are relatively compact which makes them suitable for all kinds of garden sizes. Crabapples can create a stunning focal point when planted on their own or paired with other plants and trees for a mixed border.
As easy maintenance trees, they are durable and can withstand a variety of conditions. Additional care can be delivered during dry spells, such as regular watering and mulching to ensure the tree continues to grow healthily.
Conclusion
Adding easy maintenance trees to your landscape allows you to experience the benefits and beauty that trees can provide without all the work. These four easy maintenance trees are beautiful no matter the season and require minimal watering and pruning.
Whether you are looking to add more colour, seasonal interest or attract wildlife to your garden these trees can help. You do not have to be a tree surgeon to keep these trees healthy and looking their best, which is why they are such a great option for all kinds of people.
If you are looking for tree surgeons or require professional help with your trees, Kneebone Trees is here. Contact the team today to learn more or request a quote.
