What tree's are these?

Discussion in 'Trees' started by Mrjaywarren, Mar 29, 2015.

  1. Mrjaywarren

    Mrjaywarren Apprentice Gardener

    Joined:
    Mar 29, 2015
    Messages:
    23
    Gender:
    Male
    Ratings:
    +9
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    Hopefully these images have loaded, please let me know if not.

    The perimeter of my garden has these trees, presumably designed as a screen however they are not green all year round and just look like twigs through winter, starting to flower now (see pic)

    What can I plant to compliment them which will result in an annual privacy screen.

    They are approx 12-15ft high in places and in others they have fallen over and growing into the garden (see pic). Any tips on how to cut them back and prop them up?

    What are they?
     
    Last edited: Mar 29, 2015
  2. Phil A

    Phil A Guest

    Ratings:
    +0
    Welcome to Gardeners Corner :sign0016:

    Afraid the software won't let you post pics till you've got more posts, spam prevention measure :doh:
     
  3. Mrjaywarren

    Mrjaywarren Apprentice Gardener

    Joined:
    Mar 29, 2015
    Messages:
    23
    Gender:
    Male
    Ratings:
    +9
    Just tried to post links, no luck.

    I'll loiter for a while before trying again,

    Thanks
     
    • Friendly Friendly x 1
    • philomel

      philomel Pottering in SW France

      Joined:
      Feb 1, 2015
      Messages:
      631
      Gender:
      Female
      Location:
      Castelnau Rivière Basse
      Ratings:
      +846
      Welcome Mrjaywarren. Think you have to actually post stuff, so if you join in with a few of the interesting threads you'll soon be able to put photos up.
      Perhaps introduce yourself in the new members forum would be a good start - if you haven't already :dbgrtmb:
      :sign0016:
       
      • Friendly Friendly x 1
      • Mrjaywarren

        Mrjaywarren Apprentice Gardener

        Joined:
        Mar 29, 2015
        Messages:
        23
        Gender:
        Male
        Ratings:
        +9
        I posted there first.

        I need lots of help so I'm sure I can gain some credibility.

        Thanks
        Guys
         
        • Like Like x 1
        • Mrjaywarren

          Mrjaywarren Apprentice Gardener

          Joined:
          Mar 29, 2015
          Messages:
          23
          Gender:
          Male
          Ratings:
          +9
        • Scrungee

          Scrungee Well known for it

          Joined:
          Dec 5, 2010
          Messages:
          16,524
          Location:
          Central England on heavy clay soil
          Ratings:
          +28,998
          It'll help if you post them as images, rather as a series of links requiring every single one to be clicked on individually

          [​IMG]


          Lilac?

          [​IMG]

          Yes, definitely Lilac!

          [​IMG]

          ?

          [​IMG]

          Is that Forsythia with something scrambling through it? I must have a look incase that might be the beginnings of tiny Snowberry flowers
           
          • Agree Agree x 2
          • Useful Useful x 1
            Last edited: Mar 31, 2015
          • Mrjaywarren

            Mrjaywarren Apprentice Gardener

            Joined:
            Mar 29, 2015
            Messages:
            23
            Gender:
            Male
            Ratings:
            +9
            The picture you put the ? With is the "lilac" that is growing horizontally instead of vertically for some reason.... I believe... Unless it's completely different..
             
          • Sheal

            Sheal Total Gardener

            Joined:
            Feb 2, 2011
            Messages:
            36,354
            Gender:
            Female
            Location:
            Dingwall, Ross-shire
            Ratings:
            +55,321
            In the last picture I think the leaves are possibly Honeysuckle but the stem with the yellow flowers I'm thinking possibly Forsythia. It's the right time of year for them to start to bloom and the flowers appear before the leaves.
             
            • Agree Agree x 1
            • Mrjaywarren

              Mrjaywarren Apprentice Gardener

              Joined:
              Mar 29, 2015
              Messages:
              23
              Gender:
              Male
              Ratings:
              +9
              Agreed, I think the flowering stems are forsythia.

              I don't think the trees are lilac, agreed the buds are purple but these trees are very thin.

              Any ideas what I can put with the trees to provide annual coverage/privacy screen?
               
            • silu

              silu gardening easy...hmmm

              Joined:
              Oct 20, 2010
              Messages:
              3,682
              Gender:
              Female
              Location:
              Igloo
              Ratings:
              +8,083
              Sorry to disagree but pretty certain the trees are Lilac. Maybe the previous owner? bought a job lot of whips intending to make a Lilac hedge. Alternatively Lilac send out loads of suckers...I know because all 4 of my Lilacs are a pest for them. Sheal is also spot on with Forsythia and Snowberry.
               
              Last edited: Apr 1, 2015
            • Mrjaywarren

              Mrjaywarren Apprentice Gardener

              Joined:
              Mar 29, 2015
              Messages:
              23
              Gender:
              Male
              Ratings:
              +9
              Maybe your right, I only have the Google imagea of "lilac" to go by and no doubt these are perfect specifimins, unlike the uncared for versions I seem to have.

              Any suggestions for an evergreen companions to a lot in between plants keep a privacy screen during the winter months?
               
            • Sheal

              Sheal Total Gardener

              Joined:
              Feb 2, 2011
              Messages:
              36,354
              Gender:
              Female
              Location:
              Dingwall, Ross-shire
              Ratings:
              +55,321
              Can you wait just a little longer for companion choices please. It would be good to see the leaves on the suspected Lilac more open just to prove the point one way or the other. :)

              I presume you want to cut them back to something like head height or above. There's no reason why you shouldn't do that now and then perhaps thin them out a bit so they have more chance of supporting their own weight. I would then perhaps tie the whole lot back to the fence until they regain their own support, or put some stakes in front of them temporarily to gain the same effect.
               
            • Mrjaywarren

              Mrjaywarren Apprentice Gardener

              Joined:
              Mar 29, 2015
              Messages:
              23
              Gender:
              Male
              Ratings:
              +9
              I have cut some of the weight off and pushed angled steaks against them to lift them.

              I'm reluctant to cut too much away as in not sure what's dead and what's alive.

              I have much more of these all growing straight up and fully supporting themselves, I'm not sure what happened to these. I've been living in the property for 3 years, this is the year I reclaim the garden!

              Thanks guys
               
              • Like Like x 1
              • merleworld

                merleworld Total Gardener

                Joined:
                May 30, 2011
                Messages:
                2,673
                Gender:
                Female
                Location:
                Manchester
                Ratings:
                +4,087
                If there's one plant I wouldn't remove from a garden it's Lilac - when they're in bloom and smelling lovely they're one of the spring delights for me.
                 
                • Like Like x 1
                • Agree Agree x 1
                Loading...

                Share This Page

                1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                  By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                  Dismiss Notice