Trees for specific locations: we have also provided the following profiles to help with growing trees in containers and trees for wet soils.Trees and buildings: many people worry about planting a tree close to a property, and there can be risks in doing so.For more information see our trees near buildings profile To avoid planting a tree too large for the site, it may help to draw a scale plan of your garden and plot the size of your tree at maturity. If planting in the corner of your garden, be aware that most of the canopy will shade neighbouring gardens. To help you choose, you may find it useful to visit gardens where a good range of well-established and mature ornamental trees can be seen and evaluated. If you would prefer to view a full list of small trees (up to 8m or 26ft), try the RHS Find a Plant. Heights given for each tree are approximate. Location in the British Isles and in the garden, soil conditions and prevailing weather will influence ultimate height. Trees under 5m (16ft) in heightĪmelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk': (*) Height 4m (13ft). Spread 1m (3ft)Ĭercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy': Height 4-5m (13-16ft). Spread 2m (6½ft)Ĭornus kousa 'Miss Satomi' AGM: (*) Height 5m (16ft). Spread 3m (10ft)Ĭorylus maxima 'Purpurea': Height 5m (16ft). Spread 3m (10ft)Įuonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' AGM: Height 3m (10ft). Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' AGM: (*) Height 3m (10ft). Magnolia stellata 'Jane Platt' AGM: Height 3-4m (10-13ft). Prunus 'Hally Jolivette': Height 5m (16ft). × yedoensis 'Ivensii': snow-white fragrant blossom in early-mid spring pendula ‘Stellata’ AGM: pale pink flowers from red buds, early-mid-spring pendula 'Pendula Rubra AGM: single, deep rose flowers, carmine in bud early-mid spring ascendens ‘Pendula Rosea’: single rose pink flowers, early-mid spring Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' AGM: clear, deep pink, very double flowers, mid-late spring The following ornamental cherries are often available from nurseries and garden centres grafted to create a smaller tree (topworked), reaching a height and spread of 3-4m (13-16ft): Sorbus pseudovilmorinii: Height and spread 4m (13ft) Salix exiguaAGM: Height and spread 4m (13ft) Ptelea trifoliata ‘Aurea' AGM: Height 5m (16ft).
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