Bring large trees to cities and communities

For urban areas, in particular, large trees are much better than small ones. The large ones cope much better with the severe conditions of a city – so long as you ensure to maintain them.

If, for example a large tree needs to be replaced, another large tree should be planted instead. Since the tree crown has already reached a certain height making it difficult for smaller trees to grow into the roadway, planting larger trees is the most beneficial for cities and municipalities. This reduces the maintenance cost for the municipality. In addition, trees which are “trained” in the tree nursery have very compact root balls and thus are well prepared for transplanting.

Large trees (conifers and deciduous trees) whose crows were already trained in the nursery are then much more sturdy and offer a more stable option. They can withstand vandalism and rushing trucks much better than smaller trees. In addition, older trees produce significantly more oxygen, immediately acting as important air filters, cooling the air and, of course, looking more appealing than a small, young tree.

This means that larger, older trees have a clear "benefit advantage" compared to smaller ones.

Large trees from our tree nursery

Betula jacquemontii

Carpinus betulus

Gleditsia triacanthos inermis

Liquidambar styraciflua

Prunus avium

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan'

Quercus palustris

Tilia europaea 'Pallida'

“Don't be afraid of big trees! They are much easier to care for, more stable, and more resistant to external influences than small ones.”

Jens-Uwe Kretzer, Sales manager, Lorenz von Ehren Tree Nursery

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

What should you bear in mind when planting a large tree?

Planting hole: The planting hole should be as deep as the root ball is large. The soil under the planting hole must be loosened to prevent waterlogging.

Wire ball: The wire ball should not be removed as it holds the root ball together. Once the tree is in the hole, the wire can be cut off the trunk. The rest will rot in the soil.

Watering rim: A large tree needs enormous amounts of water, which must be directed to the roots. An earth wall around the trunk ensures that the water does not run off the surface.

How much water does a large tree need?

During the growth phase (first 2-3 years), the tree should be watered once a week, or twice a week in hot weather. It should receive 150-250 litres of water per watering.

How often do I need to prune my tree?

A large tree hardly needs to be pruned, as it has already formed its basic structure. Maintenance pruning is usually only necessary every 5-10 years.