Trees are the most dominant and important plants in a garden. The right tree in the right place adds greenery, structure, height, and perhaps flowers, fruit or colourful bark; it lures and encourages wildlife; and – being so big – adds a soulfulness that other plants simply can’t offer.
Choosing which tree to buy is a fun task, and time should be taken to get it right. ‘There is a suitable tree for every situation,’ says Tony Kirkham, Head of the Arboretum, Gardens and Horticulture Services at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and author of a new book: (£12.99, Frances
