There are plenty of smaller trees to choose from that beautify your yard and win compliments from neighbors.
Arranged by bloom season, here are some of the best tree options for small yards.
Most reach a height of 15 feet or less and take a long while to get there.
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Japanese maples grow best inUSDA zones 5-8.
Also known as ‘Grancy Graybeard,‘fringe treesgrow about 15 feet tall and wide.
In colder climates, these trees appear more like shrubs.
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Fringe trees are hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
That way, you won’t have to trim branches later.
Crepe myrtles are hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
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These trees need pruning in the winter to remove the internal twigs and let the sculptural trunks show.
It blooms on new growth, so winter pruning is good for it.
Chaste trees are winter-hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
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Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.
This maintenance-free option grows to a height of 20 feet with a similar width.
It has brilliant autumn foliage as well as yellow-orange blooms.
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The species is hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
Trims also help contain the dense shape.
White flower blooms in spring form clusters, and radiant leaves emerge in autumn.
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Serviceberries are hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
The pink and white blooms are short-lived, usually peaking for around two weeks.
These trees can grow in yards with varying levels of sunlight though they flower best in full sun.
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The bloom time is short but the trees also offer excellent fall foliage and require little maintenance.
Unfortunately, Japanese cherry is a short-lived tree with a lifespan of only 15 to 20 years.
The tree grows best in USDA zones 5-8.
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They grow around 15 feet tall and open a few four-to-six-inch flowers throughout the summer.
Popular varieties include’Ann,‘‘Jane,’ and ‘Susan.’
They are hardy in USA zones 4-9.
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Hedge Maple
This deciduous tree, commonly found in urban environments, is known as field maple.
Creating a sturdy structure, and trimming excess branches, allows this tree to thrive.
This maple is best suited for USDA zone 5-8.
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There are various viburnum species, some with white or pink flowers and others with unique foliage.
Pruning is typically reserved for shaping preferences but can also help remove dead branches or excess foliage.
It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
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Blooming on new growth, they reach up to 12 feet.
Rose of Sharon is hardy in USDA zones 59.
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