For given questions, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE word in each gap.

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As a gardener, I can't think of a 1) ........ cheering sight than 2) .......... of the winter-flowering cherry. At this time of year the pale pink buds opening into clusters 3) .......... cream flowers make you realise that Spring is not 4) ......... away. A tree, much 5) ........ a sculpture, provides a focal point in the garden. Yet, unlike a stone sculpture it will change with the seasons. Planted, alone, in the centre of a lawn or 6) ............ the end of a path, a tree will always draw 7) ......... eye. It adds to the character of a garden 8) ............. giving an unstructured look. If you plan to make a feature out of a tree, select 9) ...........with potential.
Spring and Autumn are the times when trees have the 10) .......... to offer. The pink and white blossoms of the ornamental crab apple 11) ......... brighten up a garden in Spring, while the golden foliage of the maple warms up the landscape in winter. The choices are endless, and 12) ........ are just a 13) .......... examples. However, in my opinion, 14) ........... winter garden should be 15) ........ a witch hazel. It is a slow grower but can flower 16) ......... just a metre high and the fragrance is unbelievable.