tree

[stokemaveric]

i want to plant a nice tree in my back garden 1 that will grow to about 12ft high and will be quite colourful....any ideas?

[ospsalison]

try an apple tree - blossom in the spring and apples through the summer and autumn - and you get to eat them at the end.

[terambulan]

Almond trees bloom in February in SE.....first to herald spring. Some have green leaves which turn rust by summer. Nuts too, if squirrels will allow!

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[stokemaveric]

thanx a lot you 2.......most helpful......

[slinkycat]

How about a japanese maple, or acer,if you want colour? They are very nicely shaped trees, quite slow growing, with glorious foliage in the autumn ranging from yellow, through vivid red to bronze, depending on the variety. A lot are smaller than 12ft, but larger ones are available. I'd recommend a visit to Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire if its anywhere near you - they're famous for the maples in autumn

[MangoPete]

Check out Amalankia. It has white flowers in the spring which attract wildlife...insects, not elephants !
Also it then has berries for the birds and in Autumn the leaves go a beautiful red and orange.
You would be hard pressed to find better.
Peter