Which ornamental tree ??

[Bas]

I only have a small garden (50ft x 25ft),but would like to plant som

kind of ornamentle tree within the lawn boudaries.

I dont want anything over about 6/7ft tall,and would prefer it to hav a spread of no more than about 5ft.

Hope some of you can come up with some suggestions.

Thanks. Bas.

BTW. I live in South/East England

-- Bas

[D. Staples]

How would Japanese Maple do in your area?

[JoeSpareBedroom]

There are some trees that will remain that small, and others can advise about those. However, I'll mention an idea pointed out by the late Henry Mitchell, a garden writer who worked in a small space. He said that very often, when you think you want a small tree, what you really want is a shrub. The small tree may end up wanting to become the size of a one car garage.

Just a thought...

[Sheldon]

Forest Pansy Redbud

[J. Davidson]

How about a Chaste tree? Jackie

[Pat Kiewicz]

That's pretty small. But I would also suggest some variety of Japanese maple. Perhaps a weeping form with finely cut leaves. The leaves of mine have turned an absolutely brilliant scarlet this fall.

Japanese maples add tremendous character to any garden.

[Bas]

Thanks for all the ideas people.

It is much appreciated

-- Bas

[dr-solo]

[Jangchub]

ground from an original whip and is now well over 8 feet tall and wide. The technical term "small tree" is misunderstood. A small tree means a tree which is under 25 feet tall. What is more appropriate for the size would be some type of shrub. IMO

[Bas]

I like the look of that Dr Solo.

Thanks

-- Bas

[Sheldon]

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A tree that close to a building... too close for any plant.