Picking the right tree for a small garden.
Upright trees for small gardens uk.
Trees for small gardens japanese maple.
There are lots of small slow growing japanese maples acer palmatum to grow that.
Upright or flowering trees bring the focal point up and away from the small footprint of the garden.
Compact columnar conifers can provide denser screening yet take up little space.
Before settling on a suitable species for your garden there are a few points to consider.
Small garden trees are essential in most planting schemes as they give your garden height and structure without taking too much space and light.
Spread 4m 13ft the following ornamental cherries are often available from nurseries and garden centres grafted to create a smaller tree topworked reaching a height and spread of 3 4m 13 16ft.
20 of the best compact evergreen trees for adding year round interest to small gardens patios.
In early spring it s covered in stunning clusters of fragrant pink white flowers along the branches before the foliage appears.
Identifying the type of soil in your garden will save a lot of effort and ongoing maintenance in the long run.
Trees for smaller gardens in standard sizes.
Small trees with airy foliage such as japanese maples can add a little privacy in overlooked gardens whilst still letting light in.
20 trees for small gardens.
Amelanchier lamarckii has flowers in spring ornamental fruit in summer and fiery foliage in autumn.
Crimson pointe flowering plum prunus x cerasifera cripoizam is a dense deciduous tree with a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit.
Anagowa is the flagpole cherry an upright tree whose fancy blooms are also gently fragrant.
10 flowering trees for small gardens.
Habitat is a major deciding factor when browsing potential trees.
Even the stems are red.
The foliage is deep red all season long.
Clear deep pink very double flowers mid late spring.
Though most japanese maples are wide spreading this cultivar boasts very upright growth making it one of the best trees for small gardens and tight spaces.