Your fibreglass pool has been installed and things just couldn’t look better or could they? Your pool landscaping is a very big part of how your outdoor living space is going to look to the outsiders and you.
Read up for finding out which is the best kind of tree for your pool.
Choosing the right kind of trees could massively up your décor game but the wrong ones not only distract you but also get in the way of enjoying your outdoor living space.
Let’s break it up for you:
The Right kind has the following characteristics:
- Not MESSY: They won’t shed leaves, seed pods, fruits, dead flowers etc into your pool and will be as cooperative of your laziness as much as possible i.e. saving you the trouble of skimming your pool every freaking day.
- Shallow Roots: They’ll have shallow roots thus not cracking your concrete.
- Reflects Your Theme: They’ll look complementary with your whole outdoor space whether Japanese looking or Mediterranean, they won’t upset your theme but will rather elevate it.
Some common trees that are well suited for the tropical sunny state of Queensland that we’ve found around many Brisbane residents fibreglass pools are:
Palm Trees
Palms are great for tropical and sub-tropical climates.They also have roots that don’t spread and go straight down while providing good shade.
Citrus Trees
Citrus trees add personality to the bland look of your patio or garden. Their pop colours and tangerine smell is sure to freshen up your mood.
People who like growing fruits should definitely have these trees but go for small sized ones which are easy to move into and away from the sun.
Your citrus tree options include:
- Lemon
- Orange
- Tangerine
- Lime
- Kumquat
- Grapefruit
Japanese Maple Trees “Acer palmatum”
These little guys are natives of Japan and Korea, their leaves are airy, delicate and look refreshing in a pool landscape setting.
Fruitless Olive trees “Olea europea”
Mediterranean trees are slow growers, commonly reaching heights of 25 to 30 feet.They look best in hot summers and when planted in rich soil found in coastal areas.
Ironwood Trees “Olneya tesota”
Also famous as hop hornbeam, this beautiful tree is a small tree which loves shades and has a slim trunk and sparse foliage. With leaves that are pale green, finely toothed, and with a tissue-paper-like texture and small pointed brown buds.
Palo Verde Trees “Parkinsonia”
Being drought-tolerant, these trees are perfect for arid areas and the owners of backyard pool in those areas. These trees have green barks and beautiful spring blossoms. Some great varieties are Blue, Mexican, Soronan and Blue.
HINT: Plant your trees after your fibreglass pool has been installed! The installation process can be a little messy, you wouldn’t want your landscaping efforts to go to waste 🙂
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