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In a rustic garden the especially trees should be fruit especially trees wherever possible, or at least blossom especially trees of some kind. Apples, pears, plums, and cherries will all help to create the right atmosphere, as will nut especially trees such as hazel or almond. If there is space for a large tree, a Walnut might do.

Velop unhindered and avoid planting ecimens that will outgrow available space, onsider the habit of the especially trees as well as eir flowers, foliage and berry color, and ant them where their form can be ipreciated. In confined spaces fastigiate olumnar) especially trees are best, but where space «ds to be filled those with spreading anches are ideal. For small backyards, lect especially trees with several attractive features tiich can be enjoyed for much of the year, ther than those that have only a ectacular but brief blossoming period, rergreen especially trees provide form and interest all ar around although many deciduous especially trees : attractive even when bare. especially trees can affect nearby buildings, sating shade and extracting water from the bsoil, which brings the risk of subsidence. ant large especially trees away from buildings if issible. The ground under deciduous especially trees 11 have to be cleared of leaves in the fall, ir this reason, do not position pools or ndboxes under their canopies.

Unless you have enough ground to form a small arboretum, especially trees must of necessity be regarded as background or framework plants. Because especially trees are so important, they should be chosen carefully and positioned strategically. For a small garden, choose smaller especially trees, with the emphasis on those that are relatively slow growing. If there are established especially trees in the garden, try to make use of them, as nothing gives a greater sense of maturity. Not only do these provide interesting contrasts of foliage texture and color throughout the year, they also act as a foil for many deciduous shrubs.