Trees are the perfect plants for permanent grave planting because once they have established themselves, they basically take care of themselves. Nevertheless, they should of course not grow hugely large, because after all they should concentrate on the grave site and not take up half the cemetery. Which trees are particularly suitable for graves?
Dwarf varieties are clearly the right choice. You can choose between trees that grow beautifully naturally and those that you can even shape as you wish.
The right trees for optimal aesthetics
Once you've found something beautiful, you'll quickly be tempted to buy several copies at once. In this case, “less is more”. Firstly, as you know, space on a grave is limited. On the other hand, the trees would not be as effective for graves as if they were planted as solitary plants or in a small group of three.
Which trees are suitable for graves
Growing freely or tolerant of cutting, the selection is quite large. Fromevergreen specimensA lot is possible from needles to bushes with leaves that can be formed into trees.
Dwarf mussel cypress can be shaped as desired
The dwarf mussel cypress (Chamaecyparis obtuse ‚Nana Slacilis') is definitely an interesting specimen in terms of appearance. You can purchase them already formed as small trees or shape the tree into one over time. That's why this is also a popular variety for a bonsai.
The branches with the needles curve downwards in an interesting way and are reminiscent of shells, hence the name. The plant likes sunny to partial shade, is evergreen and frost hardy and, with its compact height of 1.5 meters and a width of one meter, can decorate both a single grave and a double grave.
Turn the rhododendron into a small tree
The azalea and/or the rhododendron are known for their pretty flowers, but also impress with their beautiful foliage. Although both are shrubs, they can also be formed into a tree by simply removing the branches along the main stem from time to time, creating a bare tree trunk.
However, you should choose a small variety for the grave design. 'Lemur', for example, is only 50 cm high and 70 cm wide, so it can even decorate an urn grave if necessary. The dark pink flowers appear in late May or early June, while the foliage remains green through winter before being shed in spring and replaced with new ones almost immediately. Choose a sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil that is watered regularly.
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Boxwood is extremely tolerant of pruning
And this property makes the boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) also perfect to use as a tree for graves. However, since it grows quite slowly, it is worth investing in a larger specimen so that you can shape it into a tree or choose one that has already been shaped.
The plant also stands for immortality and therefore fits perfectly in the cemetery, after all, our deceased loved ones remain in our hearts forever. The boxwood prefers to be protected from the blazing sun and therefore thrives very well even in the shade as long as it is nice and bright there. Remember that hesusceptible to the boxwood boreris. Timely control is important to save the plant in the event of an infestation.
Trees for graves: Dwarf ginkgo with attractive foliage
The normal ginkgo is already quite small for a tree. The dwarf varieties are even more compact with a maximum height of around 160 cm. There are special finishes that limit the height of the trunk so you know in advance how tall your tree will be.
The location should be sunny to partially shaded, although the condition of the soil does not play a major role. For example, choose the varieties 'Troll', 'Annys Dwarf', 'Mariken' or 'Simon'. You don't necessarily have to cut the dwarf varieties to keep them in shape (at least not if they have been grafted), as the crown usually becomes spherical on its own. But you can rest assured that you can trim where you think it is necessary. If you plant this tree on the grave, remember that it will shed its bright yellow leaves in the fall and these should be picked up.
Rose trees form in the cemetery
As you may know, the rose is the symbol of Jesus' crown of thorns. For this reason (and of course because of its ease of care) it is also ideal if you are looking for ornamental trees for the cemetery. That IShape roses well by making cutsWith their help you can get trees for grave planting, which are also accompanied by splendid flowers.
The columnar yew for a double grave
You have more space on a double grave, so you can be a little bolder with the width of the plants. For example, a columnar yew tree (Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'), which will reach a maximum width of 1.2 meters, although without the characteristic bare trunk. The final height depends on the cut and can be between 3 and 5 meters or even less if you shape and trim it regularly.
