Planting a couple of plants/trees in celebration

Evening all

On my "it's a boy" thread, it was suggested that I plant something to celebrate the occasion. In fact, I'd like to plant 2 things, one for each of my boys. The thing is, what?.

The garden isn't big, but I could accommodate something. Any suggestions? Lolimac suggested some small Christmas trees so that's something to consider.

Over to you.

 

Something that has their names in?

 

How about a apple tree with two different grafts on the same tree two for the price of one plus space saving, or as they say plant a pear for your "Heirs" that could have two grafts as well

Spruce

 

I would say Oak, to represent your boys growing to be 'men of oak', ie big strong proud lads, but the trouble is oaks grow huge.

So how about Birch? In folklore, birch is protective and wards off evil. Or Hazel, which in folklore represents wisdom. Both can be kept at a manageable size and can be very pretty.

 

I like the Christmas tree idea! Maybe a couple of dwarf ones in pots.......?

 

I like the Chrimmy trees suggestion too Al n,

 

Already did a search for that one, drew a blank

 

Hi Al n

Just replied on your other thread! I'd be cautious about Christmas trees as they grow so big so quickly but a neater slower growing type of Fir may be OK. Also don't get anything which drops needles as they'd be a pain in your neat garden.

My personal preference, and what we do, is something which flowers or is particularly interesting close to the birthday time but you do need to have something which is long living so for summer babies roses always seem to fit the bill. Winter babies it's Hellebores, Camelias, Skimmia or bulbs, autumn it's something with interesting leaf colour etc. Always of course it has to fit in with the way you want your garden to look so size, colour and shape may lead you on.

Have fun deciding.

 

I would second the "in flower at their birthday". I know Boys is different to Girls but I remember a girl from my late teens who's parents had planted a Magnolia (soulangeana I expect, given its size) to celebrate her birth. It was in the middle of a turning-circle in their drive. The thing was massive, and looked fantastic - memory hazy, but I expect it was her 18th Birthday or somesuch ...

But if they were born mid-Winter the choices of noteworthy plants are a bit limited. "Happy Birthday" in Daffodils perhaps?!