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9 Trees for Small Gardens

Read This Magazine by Read This Magazine
23 April 2024
in Gardens, Lifestyle
Trees for Small Gardens Feature

Discover a brilliant variety of trees for small gardens in the UK, each with their unique charm and benefits.

Creating a beautiful, space-efficient garden presents a delightful and rewarding challenge, particularly when it comes to selecting the perfect trees for small spaces.

This requires careful consideration of size, growth habits and seasonal changes to ensure each tree not only fits aesthetically, but also thrives within limited space.

Here’s a selection which tick the boxes and have the potential to transform your garden space.

Japanese Maple Tree

Particularly suited trees for small gardens, the Japanese maple tree enchants with slow growth, fiery autumn foliage and an elegant structure.

Ideal for sheltered, partly sunny areas, it can also flourish in containers, making it versatile across various garden layouts. The ‘Orange Dream’ variety stands out, offering a breath-taking display of colour and form, with leaves that transition into vivid shades, adding dramatic flair to any small space.

Paperbark Maple Tree

Another slow-growing and magnificent small tree, this commands attention throughout the year with its lush, dark green leaves dramatically turning to a vivid crimson in autumn.

During winter, the unique appeal continues as its chestnut-coloured bark peels away, revealing an eye-catching orange-red layer underneath, adding a prominent element to the winter garden landscape.

Amelanchier Tree

Amelanchier canadensis and Amelanchier lamarckii are spectacular additions, bursting into life with white spring blossoms, followed by an abundance of summer berries and a stunning display of golden autumn foliage.

Adaptable to various lighting conditions, it can grow up to six metres tall, making it a highly versatile and attractive choice for gardeners looking to add year-round interest.

Judas Tree

Trees for Small Gardens

Another widely celebrated for its captivating spring bloom, certain varieties boast not only vibrant flowers but also dramatic foliage.

The Judas tree, otherwise known as Cercis chinensis ‘Avondale’ and Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’, is renowned for striking colour and compact growth habit, and perfectly blends aesthetic beauty with practical size.

Japanese Dogwood Tree

This East Asian native blushes with eye-catching white bracts in summer, followed by crimson autumn leaves and pink, strawberry-like fruits.

The tree’s ability to combine ornamental beauty with fruit production in a compact form makes it an ideal selection for those seeking to maximise the aesthetic appeal of limited space.

Cherry Tree

Offering the dual benefit of stunning, breath-taking spring flowers and delectable fruits, the cherry tree comes in various forms, combining decorative beauty with productive fruit-bearing capabilities.

Varieties cater to both aesthetic appeal and practical use, making them a valuable addition to any small garden.

Fig Tree

Despite UK climatic challenges for fruit production, fig trees are highly valued for their large, outstanding foliage. They can reach heights of 3-4 metres and their robust growth and ornamental leaves provide a Mediterranean feel. They may even surprise with a fruit crop!

Espalier Apple Tree

Ingeniously designed as a ‘family tree’, with different apple varieties grafted onto each arm, this excels when planted against a sunny wall, serving not only as a fruitful producer but also as an attractive garden divider.

This innovative approach allows for a diverse harvest and efficient use of space, making such an apple tree a unique and valuable addition to small garden spaces.

Hawthorn Tree

A native gem, the hawthorns is excellent for wildlife, supporting moths, bees and birds throughout the seasons. With a range of cultivars to choose from, it can fit beautifully into even the smallest of garden designs, transforming the space into a haven of natural beauty and biodiversity.

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