Delivering Quality Plants & Trees to Your Doorstep for 15+ Years. Shop Plants & Trees Now! 1000+ Varieties of Plants & Trees to Choose From. Fast Shipping & Convenient Delivery. · There are more than a few uniquetrees that make a real statement in the landscape. We’ve selected a handful of decorative tree options that are especially appealing for specimentrees. A specimen plant draws in attention. It is a conversation piece. It stands out amongst structures and plants. How does it do this? The specimen plant has something extra special to offer. It may be rare. Sometimes, it has a fantastical or bizarre form, like a tree that grows sideways. Or a giant cactus that looks like a person walking. Other times,...See full list on bloomingbackyard.comTraditionally, a specimen plant is a beautiful, generally large, tree grown in the front yard. Often the specimen plant has a spectacular show, such as the gorgeous blooms of spring-blooming crabapple. Or, the specimen plant might have an interesting form, such as a cut-leaf weeping birch or weeping willow. On the other hand, the specimen plant mig...See full list on bloomingbackyard.comSpecimen plants no longer belong just in the middle of the front lawn. An example may be to espalier that spring-blooming crabapple against a wall or fence to create a spectacle of shape, form, and blossom. A specimen plant may also be used to enhance a lovely plant grown in repetition. For example, grow a lovely lavender hedgeintermingled with top...See full list on bloomingbackyard.comWhen planning a specimen in the garden, it may be important to think about what the specimen will look like during other seasons. The crabapple espalier may look exceptional as the uniquely formed branches spread across the wall or fence, even when it is not in bloom, leaf, or fruit. Another example might be a bizarrely shaped sideways tree, incred...See full list on bloomingbackyard.comNot all specimen plants need lots of upkeep and work. Some are exceptional all on their own! Choosing plants with unique or interesting forms is one way to celebrate and show off a specimen plant. Many plants have style all their own with one-of-a-kind growth habits. A great example are trees or shrubs with weeping habits. This habit has been bred ...See full list on bloomingbackyard.comOn the other hand, some remarkably shaped shrubs, trees, or plants may love a lot of touch ups to keep them in style. These include the espalier and topiary trees mentioned above. Many species of plants lend themselves well to these kinds of treatments. The pom-pom pines might be worth the effort of a spring or early summer shearing to keep their e...See full list on bloomingbackyard.comCreate wonder and amazement in the garden by choosing specimen vines. Vines that readily attach to structures can take on the structure’s outline. An arbor smothered in a spring and fall blooming clematis makes a stunning and welcoming specimen in the garden. A deliciously fragrant climbing rose that reaches a second story outdoor patio may enraptu...See full list on bloomingbackyard.com1. Where will the specimen plant make the largest impact?Once you know the where, it is much easier to choose the best specimen plant. Is it full sun or shade? What are the growing conditions and zone of the area? The potential success of the specimen plant will be much higher if it is well suited to the climate and conditions it will live and be admired in.2. How much time and effort do you have to devote to this specimen plant?Are you a striving master gardener who really wants to show off their stuff? A perfectly trimmed ornate boxwood hedge surrounding your flawlessly pruned plant sculptures might be in your wheelhouse. Or perhaps you desire a thoughtfully planted gorgeous brightly colored tree that thrives with just a spring or fall tune up. On the other hand, a low-maintenance desert loving plant may be just what you need. Similarly, there’s no shame in putting in a stunning landscape feature such as a near zer...See full list on bloomingbackyard.comThe exciting world of dramatic plant forms, foliage, and flowers is enticing, believe me! Just be careful not to overdo it. Just like the overdramatic, demanding child, an overdone or crowded landscape can become too busy. Too many focal points are difficult to hold the desired attention.See full list on bloomingbackyard.com1. Weeping LarchWeeping larch makes a wonderful focal point. It also provided year-round interest with bright golden foliage in fall, unique form in winter, and bright green feathery growth spring and summer.2. Weeping Norway SpruceThe grandaddy of weeping evergreens, weeping Norway spruce is always a conversation piece.3. Weeping BirchThe whimsical weeping birch stands out, even amongst the most flamboyant of plants. Fire yellow in fall, bright green spring and summer, with papery white bark that holds its own for winter interest.See full list on bloomingbackyard.comView all Discover 10 extraordinary trees that will transform your garden into a living masterpiece, from the multicolored Rainbow Eucalyptus to the prehistoric Wollemi Pine. · America is home to many native and non-native specimentrees with different characteristics including showy leaves, unusual bark, and varying blooming schedules from early spring to summer. Shop our collection of unusual trees and rare shrubs. Find unique focal points and exotic varieties for your garden. Delivered fresh across the USA. · Discover uniquetrees to enhance your Missouri landscape with distinctive forms, colors, and textures, offering seasonal interest and supporting local wildlife. 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