Providing height and structure, trees are key not only to our gardens but are crucial for our ecosystems. Their attractive features, whether foliage, fruits, flowers or bark, enrich both our and the local wildlife's existence and play a vital role in reducing carbon dioxide.
However, not all trees are suitable for a domestic backyard. Aggressive and invasive root systems, adventurous suckers, self-seeding and even toxicity are just some of the issues I have had to manage over my career as a professional gardener.
