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15 Small Trees to Spruce Up Your Landscaping

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Trees beautify your yard, provide shade, serve as wildlife habitat, and can lower the cost to cool your home. However, along with all these benefits, you often also get expansive root systems and towering canopies that may make fitting a tree into a small yard seem nearly impossible. The good news is that there are plenty of small trees for patios and gardens with root systems that are more compact and heights that are more manageable.

Sometimes, when you are looking for small trees for your garden, what you really need is a shrub that can be trained and pruned like a tree. For example, shrubs like hop bush or crepe myrtle make gorgeous trees and, since there is not much difference between a big shrub and a small tree, you will often see them referred to as trees and shrubs interchangeably.

So, to help you on your quest to find the perfect tree for a small space, here are 15 small trees and large shrubs for you to consider.

1. Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)

Crepe myrtle (also spelled crape myrtle) is a great example of a flowering shrub that can be grown as either a shrub or a tree. There are dozens of crepe myrtle varieties, including dwarf myrtles that grow anywhere from five to eight feet tall to deciduous and evergreen options that grow to heights upwards of 30 feet, with canopies that can reach 20 feet long. Choosing a variety like Lagerstroemia indica allows you to add brilliant color to a small yard or patio area with a flowering tree.

Crepe myrtle flowers, which have the delicate look of crepe paper, come in pinks, purple or white. Aside from the gorgeous flowers you can enjoy between late spring and fall, you will also enjoy that this small tree requires little maintenance and can thrive in just a small soil space.

2. Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)

This deciduous beauty may lose its gorgeous leaves in fall, but the elegant silhouette of the bare trunk and branches will provide plenty of visual interest in your garden throughout the winter.

Japanese maples like a little shade, but there are some cultivars that can better handle that sunny spot near your patio. While some varieties can grow quite tall, Japanese maples are ideal for small spaces because their compact root system does not require a large area of soil in which to spread out. In fact, some of these small trees can even be grown in large containers on your patio. Some are even grown as bonsais.

Depending on the variety you choose, leaf color can range from orange or green to deep purple, so do a little research before buying to determine which color will work best with your landscape design.

3. Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis)

Bay laurels can grow in such a small space that you can actually grow this one in a container on your patio. Left to its own devices, it can soar to more than 50 feet tall, but it can be pruned to keep it at a much more manageable size. Bay laurels will only grow as tall as their planted environment allows. If potted or planted in a limited soil space, they’ll remain much smaller — around 10-12 feet.

Bay laurels are evergreen trees that prefer full sun, part sun or part shade and are hardy in zones 8 through 11. Since you will be pruning it anyway to keep it small, save the leaves to dry for culinary use or to make aromatic wreaths for décor or gifts.

4. Semi-Dwarf Fruit Trees

If you love the idea of stepping into your garden to pick oranges for fresh-squeezed juice but do not have room for a 30-foot orange tree, semi-dwarf fruit trees might be your answer. Semi-dwarf fruit trees are half the size of their standard-size counterparts. This makes these small trees a perfect choice for small yards and allows homeowners to grow their own fruits even if they do not have much space.

Another advantage of choosing semi-dwarf fruit trees is that they begin producing fruit much sooner than full-size trees. This option comes in lots of varieties, so talk with a pro at your local garden center to determine which fruit trees will do best where you live. For folks living in Southern California, citrus fruits and avocados are usually a good choice, but this may not be the case if you live in an inland or mountainous area with hard freezes. 

5. Dwarf Fruit Trees

For folks with even less space for their backyard orchard, there are dwarf fruit trees. Dwarf options generally grow several feet less than their semi-dwarf counterparts and some can be grown successfully in containers. While they do not produce nearly as much fruit as semi-dwarf options, dwarf trees reach maturity faster and start producing fruit sooner. Their size also makes it easier to harvest fruits and to perform maintenance tasks like pruning.

Like semi-dwarf trees, dwarf citrus trees come in many varieties, so do a little research to see which types of fruit trees will grow best where you live. Also, while it might seem like a shorter tree should be sturdier than their taller cousins, dwarf trees usually need to be staked at least until they reach maturity.

6. Palo Verde (Cercidium)

Palo Verde trees are truly drought tolerant, so this is a great choice for Southern California and Arizona where we seem to be in a never-ending state of some level of drought. Some varieties reach 40 feet in height, so choose carefully if you are in the market for small trees.

Your best bet is Desert Museum Palo Verde, which is a hybrid that grows to be about 20 feet tall, has no thorns and has a long blooming season. Your other option is a Foothill Palo Verde, which also grows to about 20 feet tall but has thorns that make it a less-than-ideal choice for small spaces or spaces where children play. You will enjoy beautiful yellow blossoms with either of these varieties.

A fun fact about Palo Verde trees is that their green trunks and branches can photosynthesize. In fact, the trunk and branches do most of the work, which is unique in the plant community where photosynthesis is usually left up to the leaves. This unique quality allows Palo Verde trees to drop their leaves in times of extreme drought, which is a survival mechanism that makes this option particularly drought tolerant and able to survive in the desert.

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Little Gem Southern Dwarf Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

If you are looking for small trees with big flowers, a Little Gem magnolia might be your perfect choice. These slow-growing evergreens do well in full sun, and have large, showy blooms from late spring through summer. If you have a spot in your garden that is part sun or part shade, this magnolia will still do fine, just know that you will see fewer flowers if you choose a shady spot.

Little Gem magnolias are not drought tolerant and require regular watering, so this is a better choice for folks looking for a tree for an area that already requires regular irrigation. For example, you might choose this magnolia for a flowerbed or border where you have a drip system. You can also grow this one in a container.

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Banana Shrub (Magnolia figo)

Banana shrubs are versatile, flowering shrubs that can be planted as a privacy hedge, will grow well in borders along fence lines, can be grown in containers on your patio, or can be added to your landscape design as small trees.

The yellow and purple flowers are not edible, but they give off a banana-like fragrance that makes them an aromatic addition to outdoor living areas. The deep green foliage of these trees also provides year-round visual interest to your yard.

These plants grow best in sunny tropical to subtropical climates, and will bloom fragrant flowers sporadically throughout the summer months. 

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California Lilac (Ceanothus)

The first thing to know about California lilacs is that they are not true lilacs, but they do have gorgeous clusters of flowers usually found in white, pale blue, dark blue, pink or lavender. The second thing to know is that there are dozens of cultivars that range in height from six inches to about 10 feet, so you will need to choose the taller versions to use this flowering shrub as a tree in your landscape design. 

This one is a California native, so it will require regular watering until established, and then infrequent, deep watering once or twice a month after that. If you plant your California lilacs in late fall, the rain we get over the winter will help take care of the early irrigation needs for these small trees.

Some cultivars are evergreen, some are deciduous, and each has its own blooming period. This means that you will want to work with a pro at your local garden center to find the variety of California lilac that best suits your needs. California lilacs are a great choice for a drought-resistant garden and for folks who want to attract birds, butterflies and pollinators to their yard.

10. Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis)

Desert willows are a solid option if you are looking for small trees for a drought-tolerant garden. Native to southwest deserts, these deciduous beauties have only a brief leafless period but are still attractive, even when their branches are bare. Desert willows bloom from spring to early fall with dark pink, white, purple, or lilac flowers that look a bit like a cross between an iris and an orchid.

Some cultivars of this shrub or small tree can grow as tall as 24 feet, but others have a mature height of around five feet, which makes them a good choice for patios or small gardens. This drought-resistant option does not require excessive irrigation, but you are going to need to prune it regularly to maintain a tree-like shape. 

It’s an incredibly low maintenance plant that requires very little care.

11. California Juniper (Juniperus californica)

California juniper is another native, drought-tolerant option that works well in small, sunny spaces with dry soil. In fact, it requires little to no watering — ideal for people who don’t have lots of time to tend to their yards. These small trees have berry-like cones resting amongst scale-like leaves. This one is an evergreen, so you can enjoy the foliage throughout the year.

California junipers grow best at elevations between about 2,500 feet and 5,000 feet, so this one is best for folks living in foothills and mountainous areas in Southern California. This is also a good choice for gardeners hoping to provide habitat for birds and other wildlife.

Since these can be bonsaied, you should have no trouble growing your juniper in a container, if that is the space you are trying to fill.

12. Tea Trees (Leptospermum)

Tea trees is a general term used for a group of large shrubs or small trees in the myrtle family primarily native to Australia and New Zealand. You have probably seen tea trees pruned as shrubby hedges in Southern California, but you can also prune them as small trees for patios or outdoor living areas.

This evergreen shrub can be grown in borders and containers, so they are a good choice for small gardens and patios. Look for white, pink or red blooms from late spring through early fall.

Aside from the quality of being small in stature, tea trees also appeal to folks looking for options that are drought tolerant, deer resistant and attractive to pollinators.

13. California Wax Myrtle (Myrica californica)

Also called pacific wax myrtle, California bayberry or pacific bayberry, California wax myrtles are native to most of the west coast and straddle that line between evergreen shrub and small tree. While you can enjoy the dark green leaves throughout the year, you will also get white or yellow flowers in spring and summer, as well as purple berries.

This one is a drought-tolerant option that needs little water once established. Pacific wax myrtles are also tolerant of wind and salt spray, which means you can use them as a windbreak in coastal gardens. 

Since it is a fast-growing evergreen, this one can also be used to block unsightly views or make your patio a bit more private.

14. Royal Purple Smoke Tree (Cotinus coggyria “Royal Purple”)

This deciduous tree is a perfect choice for adding color and visual interest to a small space. Royal purple smoke trees offer a completely different look than other trees on this list with their feathery plumes and purple-red foliage. 

They prefer full sun, part sun or part shade and are drought tolerant, so you can expect to water these regularly before they are established and occasionally after they are established.

You will want to prune them a bit to keep them looking like a tree, rather than a shrub, and to keep them small, but they require little maintenance other than that.

15. California Redbud (Cercis occidentalis)

The California redbud – also known as western redbud – is native to the entire Southwestern United States and comes in both single-trunk tree and multi-trunk shrub options. This means you will need to be sure you select the right option for your landscaping needs.

This is a gorgeous, flowering tree that offers visual interest every season of the year from the magenta flowers you will enjoy in spring to the elegant silhouette of silvery branches in the winter. The flowers on California redbuds attract hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and other native pollinators, bringing more life into your backyard space. They prefer full sun or partial sun and are drought tolerant once established, but you will see more blooms in the spring if you give it a little extra water.

What is the best small tree to plant near a house?

When picking a tree to plant near a house, you’ll want to consider the root system. As for underground piping. Dwarf or semi-dwarf fruit trees like crabapples, cherry, and citrus trees or small varieties like Japanese maples, California redbuds, or dwarf magnolias are all excellent options to plant near a home.

What kind of tree will stay small?

Most of the trees on this list above are great options if you’re looking for a small variety. However, some species on this list, like Palo Verde, can grow up to 40 feet depending on the variety, so if you’re worried about the size of a tree long term, it might be best to err on the side of caution and chose a shrub-type tree like a California Wax Myrtle or a California juniper species or work with a professional landscaper with knowledge of different tree varieties. 

What is the fastest growing small tree?

There are a wide variety of fast growing small trees such as the American redbud, flowering dogwood, saucer magnolia, sweetbay magnolia, evergreen magnolia and red maple — all making them good choices if you’re looking to create a shaded space in your yard quickly.

When it comes to picking a small tree for your front yard, backyard or anywhere else on your property, the options are endless. In addition to basic growing considerations like hardiness zones, climate and care, you’ll want to consider the space you have to work with and how a tree may impact your landscaping and home as a whole. For more help with landscaping design, our team at Install-It-Direct is here to help you bring your outdoor living space and landscape together. 

Originally published on January 6, 2019. Refreshed on 9/27/22.

9 Trees for Small Yards

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Trees come in all sizes, from towering oaks to small fruit trees you can grow on your patio fruit trees you can grow on your patio. And if you're looking for something justttt right for a small yard, the choices may seem endless. To pick the perfect species for your garden, first measure out exactly how much space you have.

"A good rule is to plant a tree away from the house at a distance equal to one-half of the maximum tree height," says Kate Karam, a landscape architect with Monrovia. "For a 20-foot tree [at maturity], plant no less than 10 feet from the house. Tree roots can grow beyond the canopy of a tree, so a bit of wiggle room is a very good idea."

When selecting a tree for a small space, consider ornamental trees, which are often slower growing, as well as trees that come in dwarf varieties, advises Missy Henriksen, a spokeswoman for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.

Different species can suit different needs — shade, privacy, color — depending on the shape of the tree and its canopy, not to mention potential maintenance. Pretty fall foliage can also mean more raking is in your future! These nine species — including crowd-pleasers like dogwoods, crepe myrtle, and crabapples — picked by landscape professionals offer the best of the best when it comes to beauty, size, shade, privacy, and hardiness. Find out if they'll grow in your garden by checking the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map here.

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Prairifire Crabapple

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This deciduous tree develops deep-pink flowers in the spring and small, purplish fruits in the fall and winter for a year-round show. "It’s an excellent choice to feed and shelter wildlife, who love the fruits which sweeten as they freeze and thaw," Karam says. "Grow as a single specimen in the front yard for curb appeal, or use a pair to flank a gate. " Plant in a full-sun spot with room for the tree to grow up to 20 feet tall and wide.

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Japanese Stewartia

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Zones 5 – 8

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Need something a little shorter? This camellia relative provides low canopy coverage up to 10 feet tall. Look forward to beautiful white flowers in mid-summer and rich, green foliage throughout the season, Henriksen says.

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Camellia Japonica

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Zones 7 – 9

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"My all-time favorite tree for a compact yard is the camellia, an evergreen tree that has beautiful, bright flowers and as a double-bloomer, brings year-round color to your landscape," says Gary McCoy, a store manager for Lowe's in Charlotte, North Carolina.
"They’re low maintenance and easy to prune." These white, pink, or red-flowered beauties typically grow up up to 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide.

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Royal Star Magnolia

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Maxing out at 15 feet tall and wide, this variety tolerates cold and heat better than your average magnolia, Karam says. The flowers — bright white, fragrant, and huge — bloom before the foliage emerges in the spring, but expect a leafy green backdrop afterwards. Gorgeous!

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Ribbon-Leaf Japanese Maple

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"One of the best trees for a small space has to be a Japanese maple," Karam says. "The striking foliage, the graceful shape, the architecture of the branches in winter. It’s a killer!" This particular variety features textured leaves that start red in spring, go bronze in summer, and then turn brilliant orange in fall. Full to partial sun spots in cooler climates and dappled or afternoon shade in extremely hot areas work best. Expect to see this showstopper grow up to 12 feet tall and wide.

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Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry

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"A popular choice throughout the South and Midwest, Autumn Brilliance serviceberry matures to 25 feet tall," Henriksen says. "The white flowers, copper red leaves, purplish fruits, and light gray bark make it the perfect accent plant or privacy screen for small yards." According to the Missouri Botanical Garden, the fruit tastes similar to blueberries and you can use it in jams, jellies, and pies!

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Zuni Crape Myrtle

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"Zuni is the consummate small tree for city gardens," Karam says. "Use as an accent or to cover unattractive views." The pink flowers bloom in the late summer, but you can admire the multicolored bark and greenery during the growing months. A single trunk can grow up to 12 feet tall and wide in full sun, and you can plant more together for a bigger canopy.

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Black Diamond Crepe Myrtle

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McCoy also recommends this dwarf varietal of crape myrtle for its vibrant flower and classic, smooth bark. Intense black foliage makes the blooms pop even more. Each shrub can grow up to 12 feet tall and 8 feet wide with enough room and light — full sun is best.

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Venus® Dogwood Tree

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Dogwoods produce large, flower-like bracts each spring and red foliage and berries by autumn. "This particular cultivar is a vigorous selection from Rutgers University with notable winter hardiness, good drought tolerance, and excellent disease resistance," Karam says. This deciduous tree prefers partial to full sun and can grow up to 20 feet tall and wide.

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No private house is complete without trees planted near the house. Important family events take place under their crown, and they become a kind of hallmark of the house, distinguishing it from others. When choosing a tree for the front garden and porch, you need to be guided by the size of the building, its location in relation to the sun, and the composition of the soil. Appearance - the silhouette of the crown and other botanical features of the trees allow you to make a choice for every taste.

Colorful photos of manicured yards once again show that most landscape design projects cannot do without trees near the house.

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Folk signs about trees near the house

It is believed that under the crown of each plant its own special aura is created and in ancient times people believed that the fate of the owners develops depending on which tree is planted near the house.

Cherry

Cherry symbolizes prosperity and good luck. During the flowering period, this tree is unusually beautiful. It is unpretentious to the composition of the soil and climatic conditions. Dry branches of this green talisman are suitable for a fire during family barbecues. The pleasant aroma of cherry logs will help increase wealth.


Juniper

Juniper plays the role of a guard that removes evil thoughts, curses, love spells and damage. It is planted in front of the house, preferably at the entrance. The rooms of the house can be fumigated by burning juniper needles. It will cleanse and remove negative energy.

Some nations have a prejudice against this plant, because evergreen branches of juniper mark the path of the deceased to the cemetery. But this once again confirms the saving and protective mission of the plant.

This and other beliefs associated with cemeteries are false prejudices, but if there is a personal rejection of any tree, then, of course, you need to refuse planting.

Rosehip

Rosehip is another plant with a protective function. It pleases the eye with roses and bright fruits, and the healing properties of this plant are known to all. According to signs, it protects the relationship of loving couples and strengthens family ties.

Larch

Larch is a coniferous tree that changes its cover every year. It is wonderful in all seasons: in spring and summer it pleases the eye with a juicy green cover and multi-colored cones, in autumn it acquires a bright yellow color that radiates warmth, and in winter beautiful branches with cones create a lacy silhouette.

Unlike spruce, fallen larch needles do not oxidize the soil, but nourish it. It is enough to be under her crown to calm the nerves, get rid of sadness and fears.

Acacia

Another garden pet - acacia, will help relieve stress and fatigue, encourage and set you up for positive. Throughout the year, this evergreen plant pleases the eye with delicate foliage, and with the onset of summer, envelops the house with a charming aroma. According to signs, it promotes childbearing and can miraculously get rid of infertility.


Pear

Pear with a beautiful pyramidal crown, rich green leaves, clusters of white flowers and tasty fruits, there are more than 50 varieties. She personifies the strength and wisdom of motherhood, stimulates communication and mutual understanding. According to signs, it helps to establish friendships and partnerships.

Spruce

Contradictory beliefs are associated with spruce, a favorite of children. For example, it is believed that spruce is a vampire, but it absorbs energy in the warm season, then to generously share it in winter, when all nature is in deep hibernation. It can help those who feel unwell in winter.

It is also believed that spruce removes negativity in relationships, protects the family from conflicts.

On the other hand, there is a belief that she removes the masculinity from the house, leading to divorces, widowhood, preventing marriage. It is noteworthy that in the regions of natural distribution of spruce, there are no such negative beliefs about it.

Kalina

Kalina is rightfully one of the most popular companions of human habitation. It preserves health, stimulates protective functions and the body's ability to heal itself.

A red bunch of viburnum berries framed by wedge-shaped leaves symbolizes innocence and girlish beauty. It is used in the wedding symbolism of the Slavic peoples.

Maple

Maple - another well-known satellite of civilization, carries the energy of longevity, stability, material wealth and love. It relieves stress and promotes a calm measured rhythm of life.


Norway maple is the most common variety, but there are many other, outwardly different varieties of this tree, unpretentious and exemplary for landscape design.

Rowan

Rowan is a low-growing tree with beautiful and healing fruits, which is planted near the windows of the house. It promotes erotic pleasures, rejuvenates and removes the effect of black magic.

Rowan also teaches to restrain feelings, to act with reason and for good.

Apple tree

The botanical relative of this tree, the apple tree, is also customarily planted near a window. It is especially suitable for girls' bedrooms, patronizing their beauty, charm and bringing good luck in love affairs.

Fern

Fern is a mysterious plant with an ambiguous effect on human relationships. It brings money and good luck, but is also believed to absorb energy and cause disease.

The harmful qualities of the plant are also confirmed at a rational level, it absorbs oxygen and is an allergen, therefore it is not suitable for growing in a room. Outdoor ferns are not as scary, but whether they will lead to wealth, there is no scientific data on this yet.

Which trees should not be planted?

There are also a number of recommendations about which trees should not be planted near the house. Popular beliefs and agrotechnical indicators partially coincide in this matter. But a number of prohibitions are explained by purely energy fields felt at the parapsychological level.

Oak

Oak can be detrimental to residents, it should not be kept on the site at all. At the same time, poplar has positive energy and can be cultivated in areas remote from buildings. Hazel can also grow on the edge of the land.

Willow

Aspen and willow can be considered outcasts of folk legends. They bring bad luck and death. Moreover, the negative impact is especially strong on those who planted them and on the children in whose honor the tree was planted.


Pine

Although popular rumor evaluates pine and thuja differently, giving the former positive qualities and associating the latter with death and evil, both of these coniferous trees are not suitable for planting near the house.

Birch

There is an interesting belief about birches. They have an important protection function, but at the same time they are a haven for evil spirits. Therefore, this plant outpost is transferred over the fence. A birch is usually planted at the gate, placing a bench under it. So she guards the entrance, and being at a distance does not harm the inhabitants of the house.

There are also signs in case a decision is made to cut down a tree growing near the house. You need to think seven times before uprooting a perennial giant with a crown hanging over the house.

When buying an old house, it's good to know its history. A tree near the house can be a talisman, and it is better to leave it. Without consequences, you can remove all the trees only if the house itself is intended for demolition.

Regardless of the degree of belief in signs and superstitions, when planning a planting near the house, one should also take into account the agrotechnical properties of plants. A root system growing in breadth, or weak roots, a growing crown, or vice versa, too slow growth rates, the accumulation of excess moisture near the walls, and much more can become an obstacle to choosing a tree.

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6 trees for summer cottages that will take root well and grow without your participation

1 Birch

Birch is not just considered one of the symbols of the northern countries - it is a powerful and absolutely unpretentious tree that can take root on poor soil and withstand severe frosts. The first couple of years birch grows rather slowly, but then picks up the pace. By the age of five, it grows to an average of 10-15 meters in height, and without any care, but if top dressing is applied to the soil, it will grow even faster.

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2 Larch

Larch is another unpretentious coniferous plant that grows even in moderate conditions. A classic tree reaches about 40 meters in height, so for a small garden it is better to choose decorative low varieties. In autumn, larch will decorate the garden with bright yellow needles, and before frosts - throw it off.

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3 Cherry plum

Cherry plum is one of the most undemanding fruit trees. Depending on the variety, it grows from one and a half to ten meters in height. It begins to bloom in May, with white and pink medium-sized flowers. If you want to harvest in autumn, specify which variety the seller offers you: self-fertile or self-fertile. In the first case, you will need two or three plants to bloom in the garden at about the same time in the spring, in the second, one is enough, but the neighborhood with other trees will have a beneficial effect on the harvest.

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4 Willow

Another fast-growing tree that, if desired, can be turned into a kind of shrub by cutting down the central trunk. Willow will grow well on sandy soil or loam, loves dampness, but will also take root in a regular plot. Choose a variety that suits your site: white willow is the largest, up to 35 meters in height, creeping and alpine willows are miniature, about a meter in height.

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5 Maple

Riverside maple - good tolerance to drought any soil. The only important point is to find a well-lit place so that its bright red leaves do not turn green in the shade. At the same time, the tree grows small, with a thin trunk and fits perfectly into a small garden.

The American maple is a tree that is almost recognized as a weed, as it takes root on any soil into which the seeds have fallen. There are several varieties that differ in foliage. The most beautiful: ash-leaved variegatum, ash-leaved flamingo. In the fall, their foliage turns rich red, orange and yellow, and attracts attention.

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