![]() ![]() ![]() Plant him just to the left of that patio. Keep the trees the same species, honest injun. Human brains can only handle 3 different things at a time and be comfortable. ![]() Stay with one species, to incorporate too many species makes a chaotic environment for humans. I would purchase at least 2 or 3 more to make a bigger statement. When he gets larger he will be able to form 'walls' and 'ceiling' for your patio. This guy is obviously a focal point and shade. I would caution against thinking any ONE plant can be focal point, privacy and structural plant to solve all problems. There it would be very appreciated for its beauty and a bit of shade. In my opinion, I would plant this dude to the left of your patio.super small tree. I abhor trees, shrubs planted right up against the fence or the foundation of your home. Here is what the place looks like right now Please help me to select the best form composition for this backyard design Honestly if it would not be the summer sun I would opt for Position 2įor those of you who wonder what I am up to here is the design thread that preceded this one The winds might be less strong within the city Position 3 seems the only reasonable one BUT when the tree reaches maturity it will practically section the L shaped backyard in two blocking the view from from the access gate next to the garage toward point two which one way or the other must become a focal point for whoever enters that gate or sits at the table or on the deckīesides that position 3 puts the tree behind some of the people sitting at the tableĪn alternate position would be just to the right of that shed but then the tree will not be visible from the deck or patio It will be in the most remote corner of the property.īelow is the wind rose showing frequency and strenght for winds in winter in an area close to Toronto (the airport). When the Japanese Maple will reach maturity it will dominate and hide that lilac tree completely Position 4 would be ideal if I would not have a smaller lilac tree just to the left of it. The tree will compete for attention with the big magnolia tree that is just below that position in my neighbor's backyard Position 2 will offer shadow in the morning but full sun in the afternoon. The picture shows the shadows at noon in August it will also mean full sun all the day long. Position 1 seems to expose the tree to wind blowing from W or North (the most frequent. I would like to also used it to obtain privacy in the patio area (position 1) respectively to block kitchen to kitchen view ( position 4).I would like the tree to be visible and be a focal point (position 1).Here is the layout of my backyard, just read below the picture the constrains that I have I just bought a nice Coral Bark Japanese Maple and I am trying to determine where to plant it in my backyard ![]()
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