Trees for Small Gardens
Trees for Small Gardens
Many people regard trees as a feature reserved for gardens with bountiful space. While it’s true that many trees do require room to flourish, there are plenty of trees for small gardens available.
Small gardens often benefit from the use of pots and planters to keep flowers and plants from spilling over into valuable space, but small trees work in the same way for small gardens.
In our collection at Primrose, you’ll discover ornamental trees for small gardens that you can enjoy all year round.
Under 3m
Architectural specimen that produces stunning fuzzy anthers, ideal for attracting pollinators.
Versatile dwarf amelanchier with all the classic features: excellent flowering display, bronze foilage and ornamental fruits.
The M27 rootstock exerts the greatest dwarfing effect of any rootstock, producing trees a mere 1.5m in height
Small shrub with tiered layers of pollinator-attracting white cluster flowers. Chelsea Flower Show 2015 Plant of the Year.
This almond is possibly the earliest flowering and smallest blossom tree on the market.
Under 5m
One of the smaller rowans, ideal for attracting wildlife to your garden, owing to its long lasting ornamental berries.
Weeping ornamental pear tree with elegant weeping branches and silvery foliage.
If quirky growth habits and year round sructure is your thing, dwarf conifers are for you.
Upright Trees
Popular upright cherry that will produce a spectacular flowering display come spring.
Simply stunning crabapple with luxurious flowers, foliage and fruit. HTA National Plant Show Best In Show.
Upright laburnum suitable for small gardens. HTA National Plant Show Best In Show.
Upright offspring of 'Joseph Rock' with all its great features. Spectacular autumn colour.
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Smaller gardens shouldn’t have to miss out on the beauty of a well-chosen tree. In fact, trees for small gardens can provide plenty of benefits such as additional privacy without taking up too much space. Trees for small gardens can be shorter in height or tall and narrow. From blossoming cherries in spring to spectacular sorbus in autumn, you're bound to find a tree in our collection that will amaze you and your neighbours all year round.
10 Stunning Trees For Small Gardens
Thanks to breeding programmes and the occasional sport in the nursery, there are now more trees for small gardens than ever before, perfect for your patio pot or as a centrepiece on your lawn. Looking for inspiration? Discover our top 10 stunning trees for small gardens.
A Complete Guide to Magnolia Trees
A beautiful magnolia is the talk of the town! Full with sumptuous star-like flowers during its blooming period, magnolia trees can sport pale white blooms through to pink or deep magenta, and sometimes yellow. Find out all you need to know in our complete guide to magnolia trees.
What is the best type of tree for a small garden?
It stands to reason that small trees are best for small gardens, but you need to understand which trees will stay small and which will soon grow out of control in a small space!
Research the ultimate height and spread of the tree to see what kind of area the tree will take up when fully grown. Then consider the rate at which the tree will grow so it doesn’t overwhelm other plants in your garden that may grow more slowly.Finally, consider the appearance of the tree – if it blooms, will it complement the other plants and flowers in your garden. If it bears fruit, will you have time to harvest and maintain the growth?
Some of our favourite trees for small gardens are:
What are the best trees for privacy in a small garden?
If you’re looking to make your garden more private, there are plenty of trees that will still suit a small garden. Screening trees work best for privacy. Bamboo plants are an extremely popular choice, but more traditional trees such as magnolia and cypress trees will also provide you with the height and density needed for additional privacy.What are the fastest growing small trees?
If you’re purchasing young trees but want to make sure that they’ll quickly grow into their space in the garden, make sure that you choose a fast growing small tree. Some of the fastest growing trees in our collection at Primrose are rowan trees, silver birch and wisteria plants.What is the most beautiful small tree?
Every tree is beautiful in it's own way. However, if you're stuck for ideas, you may find our list below a great inspiration.
Jelly King Crab Apple (Malus 'Jelly King') - produces stunning white blossoms in spring, and bears orange/pink coloured fruits.
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia soulangeana) - produces large showy pink and white blooms in spring.
'Rainbow' Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) - shows large petal-like white leaves around yellow tipped flowers in spring, and vibrant red/purple leaves in autumn alongside occaisional fruits.
Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum) - this upright growing tree produces scented, golden yellow flowers in early summer.
Rowan Tree 'Autumn Spire' Sorbus - bears yellow berries with reddish centres and red/purple leaves.
Weeping Cherry Blossom Tree (Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' - leaves create a medley of colours in autumn, combined with rich pink double flower blossoms in spring.
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