Planting Dwarf Trees In A Small Yard

Dwarf Mountain Pine

Do you believe trees have to grow as tall and as big as those in the forests? Wrong! Plenty of trees can bring splendor to your landscape, regardless of the size. And this isn’t about little bonsai trees! Keep reading for information on planting dwarf trees.

Trees for Small Yards
Dwarf trees are ideal for small back or front yards, tiny gardens, or patio spaces. But don’t forget to leave plenty of room for the tree’s canopy to grow. To accomplish this, research the expected mature crown width and divide it by 2 — plan to plant your tree that distance from your home. For instance, a tree with an expected 40-foot crown spread has to be planted at least 20 feet away. Also, have mulch on hand to add a nice touch around your tree. You can pick some up at any Rochester stump grinding business.

Landscape Trees

• American hornbeam - A tree with leaves that change brilliantly with the seasons
• Japanese maple - A favorite small-scale tree that can grow up to 25 feet
• Twisted Growth Deodar Cedar - A slender evergreen that grows up to 15 feet
• Windmill palm - A palm tree with a texturized trunk that grows anywhere between 10 to 20 feet

Dwarf Flower Trees

• Henry Anise - A 6-to-15-foot evergreen with delicate pink flowers
• Kousa dogwood - A 20-to-30-foot tree that’s covered in rose-pink or pure white flowers
• Lollipop crabapple - A 10-to-15-foot tree with a slim spread of bushy, white flowers
• Cornelian cherry dogwood - A slow-growing tree that grows 25 feet and showcases bunches of yellow flowers in the early springtime
• Crape myrtle - A 6-to-25-foot tree with a vibrant blend of flowers, from red to lavender to pink

Trees Under 10 Ft.

• Blackhaw viburnum - A small tree that grows between10 to 15 feet wide and tall with off-white flowers in the springtime and plum leaves in the autumn. If you enjoy making jam, use the fruit from your tree.
• Hibiscus syriacus – An hourglass-shaped tree that grows 8 to 10 feet tall and springs lavender flowers
• ‘Viridis’ Japanese maple - A slender plant with colorful green leaves that grows up to 6 ft.
• Weeping redbud - A slim tree with flowing heart-shaped leaves
• Pygmy date palm - A dwarf palm tree that grows from 6 to 12 ft. and has graceful fronds.​

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