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
How would Japanese Maple do in your area?
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...
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How about a Chaste tree? Jackie
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.
Thanks for all the ideas people.
It is much appreciated
-- Bas
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
I like the look of that Dr Solo.
Thanks
-- Bas
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A tree that close to a building... too close for any plant.
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