When most people plant a tree, they plant one tree, singular, in its own space. The tree may be planted for shade, or just to add interest to the landscape. Most of the time, the tree is a lone reed.
Why do we do this? (I have done this, in fact, a previous homeowner planted a singular Sycamore tree in the front yard, that is now HUGE. It may even predate the house, which was built around it.)
If you visit a forest, what do you see? Trees of all shapes and sizes growing right next to each other. Sure, they are competing for nutrients, water and other elements to survive, but they are tightly knit.
If this is how trees grow in nature, why do we plant a new tree far from any other tree in our urban landscapes?
This fall, experiment. Try planting two or three trees in a group in a corner of your yard--a mini-forest if you will. Just have fun with it!*
*And send me a picture of the results!
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