Root and branch inquiry: When choosing trees, it pays to know which variety works where

One of the most expensive items in the Landford Trees catalogue is a cedar of Lebanon (£80 plus VAT). But not many of us are ever going to be looking for the money for one of these magnificent specimens. They need so much room. Even Lawrence Johnston, who made the famous garden at Hidcote, got it wrong, putting a cedar in front of the house on a lawn that was far too small for it.






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