The silk tree
Also called Albizia julibrissin, it is a small tree with an umbrella port. It reaches a height of 5 m and a width of about 6 m. It supports temperatures down to -7 ° C. This low resistance to cold means that it is preferable to plant it in a place protected from the winds and benefiting from good sunshine where it will be enjoyed in the summer heat. You will certainly appreciate its original bloom in the shape of a fluffy pink fan. Its deciduous foliage, which evokes that of the mimosa, closes again at nightfall.
The tree of Judea
The Judaea tree offers abundant spring flowering with a beautiful purple-pink color. It reaches a height of 6 to 8 meters. It is a very easy-going tree since it does not require pruning and is hardy. However, it is sensitive to the nature of the soil and prefers a calcareous, rich and deep soil. Choose a sunny location sheltered from strong winds.
The ball catalpa
This tree not only has the shape of a parasol, but it also has its use, as it will create a much appreciated shade area in your garden. It has a fairly short trunk and its habit is spread out. Its beautiful flowering takes place in early summer. It is a deciduous tree whose leaves reappear from May. Its growth is rapid and it can measure between 8 and 15 meters high for a noticeably similar spread. It is very rustic. It thrives in all types of well-drained soils. Choose a location in the sun or partial shade.
Robinia ball
This small ornamental tree, also called “acacia ball”, measures between 4 and 6 m high. Its compact ball-shaped habit can be amplified by annual pruning. It appreciates light and calcareous soils and a sunny or slightly shaded location. It is a deciduous tree with insignificant flowering. It looks a lot like catalpa, as it has dense foliage, but the leaves are smaller, about the size of acacia. Robinia pseudoacacia ‘umbraculifera’ is a variety with thornless branches.
Ball maple
This rather hardy tree can grow up to 6 m tall. Compact, it will also allow you to enjoy a pleasant shadow area. No need to prune it to help it take a parasol shape. Thanks to its leaves, the color of which varies from green to yellow over the seasons, it will look great in your garden. It prefers a sunny location and thrives in all types of soil.
The Japanese cherry tree
The cherry tree is a tree widely known for its beautiful spring bloom. It then covers itself with beautiful pink flowers. To take full advantage of it, it is best to install it in an open and sunny space. Choose a location sheltered from cold drafts. Tolerant, it adapts to all types of soil. Nevertheless, he fears too wet soils. It is a tree with deciduous foliage. Its leaves are dark green and, depending on the variety, turn red or yellow before falling. To enjoy a good shade area, you can turn to the flowering cherry tree ‘Kanzan’.
Silver Globe Silver Lime
This ball-shaped tree is quite compact and can reach heights of between 4 and 6 m. Its heart-shaped leaves are green on one side and silvery on the other. In autumn, they take on a bright yellow hue before falling. In July, you will enjoy its beautiful, very fragrant creamy white bloom. It is easy to grow since it does well in any type of filtering soil. You will need to choose a sunny location for it. It is very rustic.
Koelreuteria
It is also known as the “Chinese soap maker” or “lantern tree”. It is a tree that can reach between 5 and 10 m in height and whose elegance and the evolution of the colors of the foliage over the seasons will delight you. Of course, the soap dish is a rustic plant, but it is preferable to choose a location sheltered from cold winds in order to protect it from possible late frosts which could damage its beautiful yellow bloom. It grows in all types of soil except very humid, acidic or clayey soils. It is a tree that supports drought episodes very well.
Japanese maple
If you want a small tree whose color will brighten up your garden, you can opt for Japanese maple. This tree, far from going unnoticed, is characterized by a spreading habit. It will delight you with its leaves offering different shades of bright red over the seasons. It comes in different varieties so you can choose the one that matches the conditions of your garden, but also your tastes. Its slow growth makes it a very suitable tree for small gardens. It prefers moist, cool and well-drained soil. It can be placed in the shade or in the partial shade.
If Fastigié
This slow growing tree can reach up to 7 m tall. It has an erect and dense habit, then, as it ages, it becomes more irregular. It is covered with dark green needles that will stay on throughout the year. Its discreet flowering then gives small red fruits called “arils”. It is a very hardy tree that can grow in the shade as well as in the sun. In addition, it adapts to any type of soil. What he doesn’t like is excessive humidity.