Ornamental trees can be used for a variety of things. They are generally used as a part of decor in landscaping and gardening presentations and showcases.
They are mostly planted as ornamental/decor trees in parking lots and neighborhoods, although they serve a particularly good use as shade trees. Smaller variations of these trees are grown as bonsai trees, but overall their purpose is still ornamental
Robert Wayne Oliver has written: 'Trees for ornamental planting' -- subject(s): Arbres d'ornement, Ornamental trees, Trees, Arbres 'Arbres d'ornement' -- subject(s): Arbres d'ornement, Ornamental trees, Trees, Arbres
John A. Grant has written: 'Trees and shrubs for Pacific Northwest gardens' -- subject(s): Landscape gardening, Ornamental shrubs, Ornamental trees, Ornamental woody plants, Shrubs, Trees
Raymond J. Rowell has written: 'Ornamental Plants for Australia' -- subject(s): Flowering shrubs, Ornamental Plants, Ornamental shrubs, Plants, Ornamental 'Ornamental Conifers' 'Ornamental flowering trees in Australia' -- subject(s): Flowering trees 'Ornamental flowering shrubs in Australia' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Flowering shrubs, Ornamental shrubs, Shrubs
While tamarack trees are used as ornamental plants in landscaping, the wood is harvested for use where a rot resistant flexible wood is required. It is also used un making pulp for paper.
Harold Oliver Perkins has written: 'Ornamental trees for home grounds' -- subject(s): Ornamental Plants, Trees
J. D. Carr has written: 'The propagation and cultivation of indigenous trees and shrubs on the Highveld' -- subject(s): Ornamental shrubs, Ornamental trees, Shrubs, Trees, Native plants for cultivation
Four types of ornamental plants might include grasses, ornamental trees like crepe myrtle, flowering plants, and fruiting plants.
Topiary.
No, jacaranda trees do not have thorns. They are known for their beautiful purple flowers and ornamental foliage.
James P. Rocca has written: 'Trees for urban Missouri' -- subject(s): Ornamental trees, Shade trees, Trees in cities
During the Mesozoic, ginkgoes were common trees, and there were many types. Today, the only species of ginkgo is Ginkgo biloba. They are sometimes grown as ornamental trees.