Planetagarden
Here are 20 of the best trees for small gardens.
- Paper-bark maple.
- Ornamental cherries.
- Figs.
- Hawthorn.
- Hardy palms.
- Rowans.
- Japanese dogwood.
- Strawberry tree.
- What trees are best for small gardens?
- What kind of trees stay small?
- Which tree is best suited and most useful in a small garden?
- What small trees can be planted close to a house?
What trees are best for small gardens?
Top 5 smaller trees:
- Acer griseum.
- Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Ballerina'
- Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia'
- Sorbus 'Joseph Rock'
- Prunus 'Amanogawa'
What kind of trees stay small?
18 Best Small Trees for Tiny Yards
- 01 of 18. Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) ...
- Crabapple (Malus) Simon McGill/Getty Images. ...
- 03 of 18. Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia) ...
- 04 of 18. Dogwood (Cornus) ...
- Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum X Watereri) Ursula Sander/Getty Images. ...
- 06 of 18. Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) ...
- 07 of 18. Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum) ...
- 08 of 18.
Which tree is best suited and most useful in a small garden?
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple)
Japanese maples are the perfect choice for smaller gardens as they're very slow growing and can tolerate shade as well. They come in a huge range of colours, and the leaves often change through the seasons, ending with a vibrant autumn display.
What small trees can be planted close to a house?
Best Trees to Plant Near a House
- Crabapple (Zones 3-8): A short, flowering tree that matures at about 20 feet tall. ...
- American hornbeam (zones 3-9): A slow-growing member of the birch family that's small in size.
