{"id":1517,"date":"2025-04-28T08:57:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T06:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/the-best-trees-for-shading-the-garden\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T17:13:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:13:46","slug":"the-best-trees-for-shading-the-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/en\/the-best-trees-for-shading-the-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Trees for Shading the Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The true value of a tree is most evident during the summer months. During the hot season, especially during increasingly frequent heat waves, the shade from a tree\u2019s canopy makes the difference between being able to enjoy a garden or not. Therefore, planting a tree in the garden, beyond its environmental and air quality benefits, provides immediate and tangible advantages for those who plant it.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are the trees we believe perform this function best, divided into large, medium, and small garden trees, based on their adult size.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trees for Large Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paulownia-tomentosa-1200x855.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paulownia-tomentosa-1200x855.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paulownia-tomentosa-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paulownia-tomentosa-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paulownia-tomentosa-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paulownia-tomentosa-105x75.jpg 105w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paulownia-tomentosa-480x342.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivaiopistoia.it\/it\/catalogo-piante\/p\/paulownia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paulownia tomentosa<\/a> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/catalpa-bignonioides-1200x855.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/catalpa-bignonioides-1200x855.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/catalpa-bignonioides-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/catalpa-bignonioides-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/catalpa-bignonioides-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/catalpa-bignonioides-105x75.jpg 105w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/catalpa-bignonioides-480x342.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Deciduous;<\/strong> <strong>H. 10\u201315 m, W. 8\u201310 m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paulownia is an imposing tree, notable for its extremely fast growth. For the same trunk circumference, Paulownia grows taller than almost any other species. Its canopy is broad, with large, smooth leaves. Its flowering is also very attractive, with upright panicles of fragrant purple flowers appearing in April\u2013May.  <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivaiopistoia.it\/it\/catalogo-piante\/c\/catalpa\/catalpa-bignonioides-catalpa-comune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Catalpa bignonioides<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Liquidambar-styraciflua-Worplesdon-1200x855.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Liquidambar-styraciflua-Worplesdon-1200x855.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Liquidambar-styraciflua-Worplesdon-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Liquidambar-styraciflua-Worplesdon-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Liquidambar-styraciflua-Worplesdon-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Liquidambar-styraciflua-Worplesdon-105x75.jpg 105w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Liquidambar-styraciflua-Worplesdon-480x342.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deciduous; <\/strong><strong>H. 10\u201315 m, W. 10 m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catalpa is similar in many ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivaiopistoia.it\/it\/catalogo-piante\/p\/paulownia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paulownia<\/a>. It also has very large leaves, a broad canopy, and rapid growth. It adapts to any soil type, with white-yellowish flowers blooming in June\u2013July.  <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivaiopistoia.it\/it\/catalogo-piante\/l\/liquidambar\/liquidambar-styraciflua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Liquidambar styraciflua<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Acer-platanoides-Crimson-King-1200x855.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Acer-platanoides-Crimson-King-1200x855.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Acer-platanoides-Crimson-King-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Acer-platanoides-Crimson-King-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Acer-platanoides-Crimson-King-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Acer-platanoides-Crimson-King-105x75.jpg 105w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Acer-platanoides-Crimson-King-480x342.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deciduous; <\/strong><strong>H. 20\u201325 m, W. 6\u201312 m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known for its stunning autumn foliage, Liquidambar displays green, yellow, orange, red, and dark red leaves simultaneously. Its dense and tall canopy makes it excellent for shading large areas.  <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivaiopistoia.it\/it\/catalogo-piante\/a\/acero\/acer-platanoides-crimson-king-a-platanoides-schwedleri-nigrum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Acer platanoides \u2018Crimson King\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Quercus-ilex-2-1200x855.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Quercus-ilex-2-1200x855.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Quercus-ilex-2-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Quercus-ilex-2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Quercus-ilex-2-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Quercus-ilex-2-105x75.jpg 105w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Quercus-ilex-2-480x342.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deciduous; <\/strong><strong>H. 12\u201315 m, W. 6\u20138 m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notable for its dark red, almost black leaves, this tree brings striking color to the garden from spring through autumn.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivaiopistoia.it\/it\/catalogo-piante\/q-r\/quercus-quercia\/quercus-ilex-leccio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Quercus ilex<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/magnolia-grandiflora_NG1-1200x855.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/magnolia-grandiflora_NG1-1200x855.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/magnolia-grandiflora_NG1-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/magnolia-grandiflora_NG1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/magnolia-grandiflora_NG1-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/magnolia-grandiflora_NG1-105x75.jpg 105w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/magnolia-grandiflora_NG1-480x342.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Evergreen; <\/strong><strong>H. 20\u201325 m, W. 15\u201320 m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Holm Oak is widely planted, with medium-fast growth. Over time, it becomes very large, and its canopy spreads to create ample shaded areas, as seen in many public parks and gardens. <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivaiopistoia.it\/it\/catalogo-piante\/m\/magnolia\/magnolia-grandiflora-gallisoniensis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Magnolia grandiflora \u2018Gallisoniensis\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Morus-platanifolia-Fruitless-20-25-1200x855.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Morus-platanifolia-Fruitless-20-25-1200x855.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Morus-platanifolia-Fruitless-20-25-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Morus-platanifolia-Fruitless-20-25-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Morus-platanifolia-Fruitless-20-25-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Morus-platanifolia-Fruitless-20-25-105x75.jpg 105w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Morus-platanifolia-Fruitless-20-25-480x342.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Evergreen;<\/strong> <strong>H. 15\u201320 m, W. 8\u201312 m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suitable for large and medium gardens, though in medium gardens it requires more frequent pruning to maintain canopy size. Produces large white flowers in summer. <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivaiopistoia.it\/it\/catalogo-piante\/m\/morus-gelso\/morus-platanifolia-fruitless-gelso-sterile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Morus platanifolia \u2018Fruitless\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Albizia_julibrissin_Ombrella_04-rid-1200x855.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Albizia_julibrissin_Ombrella_04-rid-1200x855.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Albizia_julibrissin_Ombrella_04-rid-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Albizia_julibrissin_Ombrella_04-rid-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Albizia_julibrissin_Ombrella_04-rid-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Albizia_julibrissin_Ombrella_04-rid-105x75.jpg 105w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Albizia_julibrissin_Ombrella_04-rid-480x342.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deciduous; <\/strong><strong>H. 6\u20138 m, W. 4\u20136 m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not just a shade tree\u2014this is the shade tree. Its expansive canopy quickly creates large shaded areas with horizontal branches. Commonly used in parking areas and coastal zones, its wide growth allows pruning from the ground or a simple ladder, without aerial platforms.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sterile variety is preferred to avoid messy fruits, but Morus alba can be used if fruit is not an issue.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivaiopistoia.it\/it\/catalogo-piante\/a\/albizia\/albizia-julibrissin-acacia-di-costantinopoli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Albizia julibrissin \u2018Ombrella\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ilex-mutchagara-&#x2018;Nellie-Steve.jpg-2-1200x855.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1017\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deciduous; <\/strong><strong>H. 8\u201310 m, W. 4\u20136 m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">L\u2019Albizia \u00e8 una pianta dalla chioma a cupola e dalla fioritura estiva abbondante e continua. Grazie alle sue ramificazioni larghe e alle sue foglioline crea zone di ombra molto larghe, anche se meno fitte di altre variet\u00e0. Abbiamo scelto la variet\u00e0 \u2018Ombrella\u2019 per questa lista poich\u00e9 ha la crescita leggermente pi\u00f9 lenta, e la fioritura pi\u00f9 accesa.  <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivaiopistoia.it\/it\/catalogo-piante\/i\/ilex-agrifoglio\/ilex-mutchagara-nellie-stevens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ilex mutchagara \u2018Nellie Stevens\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Acer-platanoides-&#x2018;Globosum-1200x855.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1018\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Evergreen; H. 6\u20138 m, W. 3\u20135 m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A holly-type tree with spiny-edged leaves and red berries in winter. Fast-growing and responds well to pruning. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trees for Small Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivaiopistoia.it\/it\/catalogo-piante\/a\/acero\/acer-platanoides-globosum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Acer platanoides \u2018Globosum\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Catalpa-nana-testa-1200x855.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Catalpa-nana-testa-1200x855.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Catalpa-nana-testa-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Catalpa-nana-testa-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Catalpa-nana-testa-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Catalpa-nana-testa-105x75.jpg 105w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Catalpa-nana-testa-480x342.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deciduous;<\/strong> <strong>H. 5\u20137 m, W. 3\u20134 m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compact, rounded maple with dark yellow autumn leaves. Very tolerant of urban pollution. <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivaiopistoia.it\/it\/catalogo-piante\/c\/catalpa\/catalpa-bignonioides-nana-c-bungei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Catalpa \u2018Bungei\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Robinia-pseudoacacia-umbraculifera-1-1200x855.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Robinia-pseudoacacia-umbraculifera-1-1200x855.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Robinia-pseudoacacia-umbraculifera-1-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Robinia-pseudoacacia-umbraculifera-1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Robinia-pseudoacacia-umbraculifera-1-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Robinia-pseudoacacia-umbraculifera-1-105x75.jpg 105w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Robinia-pseudoacacia-umbraculifera-1-480x342.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deciduous;<\/strong> <strong>H. 4\u20136 m, W. 3\u20135 m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dwarf Catalpa with a rounded canopy requiring no pruning, and no flowering.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivaiopistoia.it\/it\/catalogo-piante\/q-r\/robinia\/robinia-pseudoacacia-umbraculifera-robinia-pseudoacacia-inermis-robinia-ombrella\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Robinia \u2018Umbraculifera\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Robinia-Umbraculifera-in-Clt.55-circ.12-14-cm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1326\" style=\"width:729px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Robinia-Umbraculifera-in-Clt.55-circ.12-14-cm.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Robinia-Umbraculifera-in-Clt.55-circ.12-14-cm-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Robinia-Umbraculifera-in-Clt.55-circ.12-14-cm-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Robinia-Umbraculifera-in-Clt.55-circ.12-14-cm-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Robinia-Umbraculifera-in-Clt.55-circ.12-14-cm-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deciduous; <\/strong><strong>H. 5\u20136 m, W. 4\u20135 m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A compact, non-invasive, thornless, non-flowering version of Robinia pseudoacacia. Dense, rounded canopy, max width 4\u20135 m. Can be pruned in late winter, tolerates paved areas and grows well in calcareous soil.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The true value of a tree is most evident during the summer months. 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