If you don't think you have room for another tree think
again! Here are some small trees that will make a big
statement in your garden.
TREES WITH DECORATIVE BARK
Snake-Bark Maple (Acer grosseri var. hersii)
Height=20 feet
This tree's attractive bark is patterned and streaked
with green and white markings similar to a snake's
skin. The large leaves make a striking display in
autumn.
Tibetan Cherry (Prunus serrula)
Height=20 feet
You'll really appreciate the Tibetan Cherry's glossy
red bark in winter.
FLOWERING TREES
Crab Apple
Height=16-20 feet
Nothing tops the fragrance and beauty of a crab apple
tree in bloom. If you're really short on space, look
for compact varieties that won't exceed 8 feet in
height.
Flowering Cherries (Prunus)
Height=10-20 feet
There are many species to choose from, and any one of
them will give you a spectacular spring show.
TREES WITH ATTRACTIVE FOLIAGE
Box Elder (Acer negundo)
Height=20 feet
The small pinnate leaves are most attractive when they
first appear. Variegated forms are available. The
leaves of 'Flamingo' have broad pink margins in spring,
turning to white in the summer.
Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum)
Height=15 feet
This tree is desirable both for its attractive foliage
and its spring display of dark pink flowers.
Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula")
Height=10 feet
The foliage is very dark purple - almost black. The
tree forms a neat mound that is almost as wide as it is
tall.
Weeping Purple Willow (Salix purpurea 'Pendula')
Height=6 feet
This tree bears small, purple-green catkins in early
spring.
FOR THE BIRDS
Cottoneaster (Cottoneaster frigidus 'Cornubia')
Height=14 feet
The fruit of this tree is a favorite among birds.
Unless your winters are particularly severe, the tree
keeps its leaves year-round.
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