What Are The Best Small Trees For A Small Yard?

Crepe Myrtle Trees

Paper Birch Tree

We don't all have a vast landscape to accommodate a weeping beech or grand oak tree. However, some trees are right for a yard of any size. Regardless if you desire to bring a little color to your outdoor space or you want a shade tree, below are the best small trees for a small yard. Most of these trees will grow under 30 ft. tall and need just a little maintenance to look fabulous in your landscape.

​Crepe Myrtle
Crepe myrtles need a warm, long growing seasons. As a result, you get gorgeous flowers during the summertime and beautiful fall trees. Getting rid of the bottom branches uncovers the attractive bark. Crepe myrtles blossom on new wood and must be trimmed in late winter. They can grow up to 30 ft. tall.

Red Buckeye
The Red Buckeye puts on a stunning spring show, with vibrant red flowers that last for months. The flowers are well-liked by butterflies and hummingbirds. This is a slow growing tree that gets to a height of up to 20 ft. tall with a canopy spread of up to 25 ft. 

Crabapple
Even the littlest of yards can house a crabapple tree. Typically, they stop growing somewhere between 12 to 15 ft. tall. They give four weeks of white spring flowers that appeal to native pollinators like the honeybee. The flowers are followed by hanging bunches of fruits that are well-liked among birds.

Paper Birch 
Birch trees usually grow in multi-trunk clumps. Several have attractive bark, such as the river birch and white paper bark birch. They also have marvelous fall coloring. Even though they grow rapidly and can get to 60 ft in height, they have a thin spread at their base, and the canopy lets through sunlight.

Dogwood
Dogwood trees are rapid growers that can handle a partly shaded area. They’re one of the first trees to blossom in the spring. Dogwood trees look beautiful when their fallen petals border them. There are numerous dogwood types. You should search for one that is right for your outdoor space. Most dogwood trees grow to around 25 ft. tall.

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