Specimen Trees: The Showstoppers of the Landscape
A well-placed tree can transform a landscape, but a specimen tree does more than just fill space—it commands attention. Whether it's for its striking form, brilliant seasonal color, or unique foliage, a specimen tree serves as a focal point in any garden or landscape design.
What is a Specimen Tree?
A specimen tree is a tree that is intentionally planted and showcased as a focal point in a landscape due to its unique features. These trees are chosen for their exceptional form, color, foliage, flowers, bark, or seasonal interest, making them stand out rather than blend into a mass planting.
Key Characteristics of Specimen Trees:
- Size: Typically large or semi-mature, making a bold statement in the landscape.
- Shape: Selected for their distinct or unusual growth habit, such as weeping, columnar, or spreading forms.
- Foliage: Valued for striking leaf texture, shape, or seasonal color changes.
- Color: Chosen for unique hues in leaves, flowers, or even bark that create visual interest.
- Flowers: Known for vibrant or fragrant blooms that enhance seasonal beauty.
- Bark: Some stand out due to their textured, peeling, or colorful bark, adding year-round appeal.
- Rarity: Often chosen for their uniqueness or uncommon presence in typical landscapes.
What Specimens does Loen Nursery carry?
- Evergreen Specimens: Cedars, Pines, Cypress, Pyrus, Thuja, Sequoia
- Deciduous Specimens: Japanese Maples, Birch, Maples
- Flowering Specimens: Styrax
At Loen Nursery, we offer a diverse selection of high-quality specimen trees to bring beauty, structure, and character to any landscape. Elevate your landscape with a stunning specimen tree from Loen Nursery. Browse our availability and find the perfect showstopper today!
