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10 copaci mari pentru curți mici

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Chiar și curțile și grădinile mici pot acasă la o varietate de copaci, fără a

elimina orice altceva și pentru a oferi fructe, umbre, habitate de viață

sălbatică sau toate cele trei.

Copacii sunt pur și simplu uimitori. Dintr-o singură sămânță mică sau o
piuliță se poate dezvolta o mașină relativ enormă, alimentată cu energie
solară, care curăță aerul, care produce tot ce are nevoie de soare, sol și apă.

Science is great, and technology is awesome, but science has never made a

living tree by anything other than planting a seed or taking a cutting (clone),
and it's nature that then takes over and grows a tree based on its own genetic

makeup, according to its own internal 'programming.' Perhaps one day in

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internet-connected modular maple tree from a kit, or have access to hyper-

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trees that grow at 10X the normal rate, but until that day arrives (and
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probably for long after), we'll need to keep buying young trees, planting

seeds, and taking cuttings the old-fashioned way, which is actually much
simpler and cheaper than any tech solution to anything.

Even a young tree begins to provide a wealth of bene ts to both people and
wildlife, and by the time a tree is full grown, it can shade an entire yard

(https://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/7-fast-growing-shade-trees-
slash-energy-costs.html) or feed an entire family many times over, with

very little input other than water and perhaps some compost. They say that
the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, but since we don't have an app

for time travel yet, we'll have to focus on planting during the second best
time, which is right now. And you don't have to have a massive lot or
backyard in order to plant trees for food, shade, or beauty, as there are many

tree varieties that remain small enough to not crowd or shade out everything

else, and which can function as either the canopy layer or the sub-canopy in
permaculture-style plantings even in a smaller space.

Here are 10 great tree varieties for small yard and gardens:

1. Serviceberry: A number of species of Amalanchier, or serviceberry, are

available, with varying heights ranging from shrub-sized to small tree, and

with some producing a delicious blueberry-like fruit after the fragrant white
owers are pollinated. Also called saskatoon, juneberry, shadbush, or sugar-

plum, serviceberry trees also produce a ash of fall color when their leaves

turn, and can thrive in a wide variety of climates

(http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/the-amazing-serviceberry).

2. Crape Myrtle: Sometimes referred to as the "lilac of the South,"

(https://www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/TreeDetail.cfm?ItemID=824)

crape (or crepe) myrtle (Lagerstroemia) trees are well-suited to full sun
locations, are heat tolerant, and produce showy owers even in poor soil. A

variety of sizes of crape myrtle are available, from a compact shrub to a 30-

foot tree

(http://www.usna.usda.gov/PhotoGallery/CrapemyrtleGallery/CrapeTable.html),
with owers ranging from white to fuchsia, and with an "exfoliating" bark

that o ers winter contrast.

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3. Dogwood: Although the owering dogwood (Conus orida

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(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornus_ orida)) is the most commonly seen
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kind of dogwood, there are a number of other varieties of dogwoods, ranging

from shrub-sized to tree-sized, but most will thrive in moister, shadier

locations. With showy owers in white, pink, or red, dogwoods can add a
burst of spring color to the yard, and certain species, such as the Korean

dogwood (Cornus kousa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornus_kousa))

produce an edible fruit, while other species' fruit is more suited to the

wildlife.

Max Pixel (http://maxpixel.freegreatpicture.com/Trees-Blooming-Trees-Flower-Dogwoods-Beautiful-432601)/Public

Domain

4. Japanese Maple: Acer palmatum is a fairly common landscape tree, and

with good reason, as its small stature and bold colors can be a great accent in

a little space. Japanese maple trees come in hundreds of varieties, with a wide

range of leaf types, growth habits, and colors, but most of them are best
suited for partially shaded locations, and although the owers are rather

modest, the fall leaf color of these trees can more than make up for that.

Although the fruit (samara) isn't edible, according to The Spruce

(https://www.thespruce.com/japanese-maple-growing-pro le-3269337),

the Japanese sometimes fry the maple leaves to make candies.

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5. Witchhazel: The source of the common astringent named after it,

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witchhazel (or witch hazel) grows as a small tree or a large shrub bearing
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fragrant yellow or orange-red fall or winter owers (which is why it's also

sometimes called winterbloom). With several species commonly available,

and many cultivars, witchhazels come in a number of sizes and shapes, and

as the Chicago Botanic Gardens

(http://www.chicagobotanic.org/plantinfo/smart_gardener/which_witch_hazel_should_be_y

says, "the only major drawback to witch hazels lies at their roots—a
preference for well-drained, loamy, acidic soil means that they grow less

than happily in clay soil."

6: Elderberry: Elderberries (Sambucus) are most often seen as shrubs,

although varieties that grow more like a small tree are available, and their

owers and berries are good for pollinators and other wildlife, while the fruit

is also prized for making jam, wine, pies, and other delicacies. According to

Garden.org (https://garden.org/learn/articles/view/4152/), elderberries

"grow best in a slightly acidic soil that is high in organic matter and stays

consistently moist," but that is well-drained, and are suited to full or part-

sun locaions.

7: Apple: Although a full-sized apple tree might overwhelm a small yard,

dwarf apple trees can stay at or under 8 feet tall, while still producing a

good-sized crop of full-sized fruit. There are literally thousands of varieties

of apple trees, many of which are grafted onto dwarf rootstock, which keeps

the trees smaller, while upper portion (the scion wood) determines the
quality and type of fruit. From sweet early summer apples to late season

keeper apples, there are apple varieties for just about any eating preference,

and while some dwarf varieties can still grow larger than intended, judicious

pruning (http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/gardening-

techniques/small-fruit-trees-zm0z15onzdel) can keep them in check. Many

common fruit trees are available in dwarf sizes that would t a small yard,

such as peaches, apricots, pears, cherries, and more.

8: Fig: There's nothing quite like a ripe g, right o the tree, and although
gs seem like they're only for Mediterranean zones, there are g varieties

that can be successfully grown in a number of di erent climates, and in small

spaces. Fig trees can be cultivated in protected areas in some northern

climates, and can even thrive in pots or containers, which can then be

brought inside or sheltered during the winter, and in contrast with other fruit
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trees, can bene t from heavy pruning (http://articles.latimes.com/1989-06-

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18/realestate/re-3639_1_brown-turkey-fruit-tree- g) each year to keep
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them to size.

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9. Vitex: The chaste tree, or monk's pepper (Vitex agnus-castus), is a multi-

trunk small tree with clusters of fragrant purple owers and lacy gray-green

leaves. The fruit resembles a peppercorn and is used in alternative medicine,

and the owers are a favorite of butter ies, bees, and people alike. Vitex

grows best in full or part-sun locations with well-drained soil, and can

aggressively invade nearby soil in the right conditions. According to folklore,

the tree was named so because it was believed that it was an anaphrodisiac
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitex_agnus-castus), with medieval monks

having chewed its leaves to help them maintain their vows of celibacy.

10: Redbud: Redbud trees, which can actually have white, pink, red, or purple

owers, are a staple showy spring treat in the garden, and although some can

grow 20 to 30 feet tall, can be a good addition to a smaller yard or garden,

especially with some careful pruning. Redbud seeds are good forage for

wildlife, and redbuds are said to be an important source of nectar and pollen
(http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/4124) for honeybees and other

pollinators. This fast-growing tree prefers well-drained soil and full sun to

part shade, and because it's in the pea family, can get some of its nitrogen

from the air (http://treegrowersdiary.com/heidisredbudfacts.html) so that

only light fertilization is necessary.

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[This list of trees for small yards is just a jumping o point for choosing the best
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varieties for your situation. These are commonly available trees, so if increasing
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biodiversity is important to you, other varieties that aren't widely available

commercially or that are native to the area but not often seen in yards could be a

much better choice. The local climate needs to be taken into consideration, as well

as any speci c space and height constraints, before getting too far down the rabbit

hole of looking at tree catalogs and nursery stock. With hundreds thousands

(https://www.bgci.org/news-and-events/news/1400/) of choices of species and

varieties available, there's a tree or shrub for just about any location, and the best
guidance can come from local gardeners, orchardists, and arborists, who have

hands-on experience, rather than just buying what looks good on an impulse. One

great resource is this post on Backyard Orchard Culture

(https://deepgreenpermaculture.com/backyard-orchard-culture/).]

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Charlotte • a year ago

Please encourage people to plant NATIVE trees and plants! Maybe do a peice on
the best tree or shrub to plant in each state, based on native species and available
resources, e.g. water.
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Riger > Charlotte • a year ago

...or province ;)
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Hellprin_fan • a year ago

Arrgghhhh! Crap myrtles! In the U.S., we should be planting wax myrtles, not some
useless alien. I'd include the Japanese Maple on the list of useless aliens, as well.
At least the fig, while not native, isn't useless.

How about trees like the Chickasaw plum, instead?

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Marc Genberg > Hellprin_fan • a year ago

I know, right? I saw Crape Myrtle on the list and figured the site must be
hacked. Not sure how Tree Hugger can be promoting non-native species.
Ugh. Shame on them. This article is bunk. Japanese Maple, fig trees?
Seriously?

When you want to continue to destroy the native North American

environment, plant these non-natives. This is what habitat loss is because
non-native trees don't support wildlife like the native plants do. So yes, lets
continue to reduce bird, insect, and other species that rely on native plants.
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JamieO • a year ago

Fig trees can get out of hand pretty quickly, but they are beautiful.
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Rentacar • a year ago

We have Trumpet vine in our garden, smells and looks very beautiful!

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