Viewing post #2850938 by stone

Arico said: The resident gardener has decided to plant 5 ornamental trees to give the garden some bones and structure.

Question to you if you were in his/her shoes: would you

1) plant 5 of the same kind to keep coherency ('design'), but sacrifice other stuff you'd want, or
2) do you go for 5 (totally) different species because you want them all, or
3) go for the middle ground?

What is the goals of these trees?

Are you trying to provide some shade to permit being outside in the terrific summer heat?

Are you looking to get some kind of fruit and/or nuts to add to the future meal plans?

a privacy screen?

Or, just something to look at like a bonsai.

I'd figure out my end goals before planting anything.