


× 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). Prunus 'Hally Jolivette': Height 5m (16ft). Magnolia stellata 'Jane Platt' AGM: Height 3-4m (10-13ft). Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' AGM: (*) Height 3m (10ft). Spread 3m (10ft)Įuonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' AGM: Height 3m (10ft). Spread 3m (10ft)Ĭorylus maxima 'Purpurea': Height 5m (16ft). Spread 2m (6½ft)Ĭornus kousa 'Miss Satomi' AGM: (*) Height 5m (16ft). Spread 1m (3ft)Ĭercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy': Height 4-5m (13-16ft). Trees under 5m (16ft) in heightĪmelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk': (*) Height 4m (13ft). Location in the British Isles and in the garden, soil conditions and prevailing weather will influence ultimate height. Heights given for each tree are approximate.
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If you would prefer to view a full list of small trees (up to 8m or 26ft), try the RHS Find a Plant. 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 planting in the corner of your garden, be aware that most of the canopy will shade neighbouring gardens. 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. For more information see our trees near buildings profile

If you only have room for one tree ideally look for one with more than one season of interest such as fruit or autumn colour following on from flowers Season of interest: Consider when you want your tree to look good, thinking about flowering time, foliage, fruit and bark.If spread is a problem, such as in a very restricted area, consider a columnar tree, as these do not spread appreciably

If this is too much, consider a weeping form, as these rarely increase much in height, or choose a large shrub. Even small ornamental trees may, over time, reach a height of 6-8m (20-26ft) or more. Height and spread: This is probably the most important factor.Here are some of the more important ones: There are many factors to take into consideration when choosing a tree for a small garden. Malvern Autumn Show - 22–24 September 2023.RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show - 5–10 September 2023.RHS Garden Rosemoor Flower Show - 18–20 August 2023.RHS Garden Hyde Hall Flower Show - 2–6 August 2023.RHS Flower Show Tatton Park - 19–23 July 2023.RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival - 4–9 July 2023.
