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Can I plant a leaning tree?

Barbara Brownie

7 years ago

I have an area of garden with concrete running under the bed, but I'd like a tree canopy there. The only solution I can think of is planting a tree closer to the fence, where the soil is deeper, leaning sideways so that it extends over the place that I'd like to cover with the canopy. I will support the tree with a stake so that it doesn't fall over. Is there anything else I should worry about?

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PRO
Seasons Garden Design
7 years ago
You might be better of planting it upright and then prune or train the crown to go where you want.
Barbara Brownie
Original Author
7 years ago
I also quite like the character of a leaning tree, so it would be an aesthetic choice too.
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7 years ago
It could be trained like that if you plant a young tree, in Japan they shape the young flexible growth on a frame of bamboo, having it leaning to one side it will need propping up to prevent it falling over once it gains some size.
Barbara Brownie thanked Seasons Garden Design

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