Many new single-family or terraced houses today only have small gardens with a few square meters of floor space. But even in such limited space there is still room for a small house tree - perhaps in the front garden to loosen it up a bit.
Which deciduous trees are suitable for small gardens?
Small deciduous trees such as vinegar tree, common lilac, ornamental fruit, dwarf and columnar fruit, rock pear, dwarf birch, flower ash and magnolias are suitable for small gardens. They take up little space and often grow narrow or slowly.
These deciduous trees also fit into small gardens
In the following selection we present you with a selection of small deciduous trees that fit comfortably into a narrow garden. Columnar-growing trees that can sometimes grow quite tall but remain narrow are also well suited. For example, the columnar mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia 'Fastigiata'), the columnar Norway maple (Acer platanoides 'Columnare'), the columnar hornbeam (Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata') or the columnar ornamental cherry (Prunus.) are very good for the small garden serrulata 'Amanogawa') is suitable.
Vinegar tree (Rhus typhina)
The vinegar tree belongs to the sumac family. It only grows to around six meters high, but can grow significantly wider over the years.
Common lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
The common lilac has been an extremely popular flowering shrub for five centuries and should not be missing in any cottage garden. The multi-stemmed shrub can grow up to seven meters high.
Ornamental fruit (Malus, Prunus)
Crabapples, ornamental cherries and other ornamental fruits are often small or have a narrow growth habit. These shrubs or small trees are a feast for the eyes both in spring during the flowering period and in autumn due to their fruit decoration and the often colorful autumn colors.
Dwarf and columnar fruit
If you prefer to eat the fruit yourself, you can use special dwarf fruit varieties or columnar fruit trees. These don't get too big and produce delicious fruit.
Rock Pear (Amelanchier)
The fruits of the serviceberry are also edible. The different species and varieties grow as a shrub or small tree and reach heights of up to 10 meters, but often remain smaller.
Dwarf birch (Betula nana)
This delicate birch species, only about one meter high, is native to the Arctic regions of Northern Europe and Siberia.
Flower Ash (Fraxinus ornus)
In contrast to many strong-growing ash species, the flower ash, also known as manna ash, slowly develops into a small tree up to eight meters high. The striking creamy white flowers are arranged in large, multi-flowered panicles. They open in May / June.
Magnolias (Magnolia)
The star magnolia (Magnolia stellata), which grows very slowly and only reaches a height of around three meters, is particularly suitable for small gardens.
Tip
If possible, choose a tree that can also be planted underneath - then you will save space and, for example, create a magical flower meadow with colorful summer flowers. Magnolias, regardless of type and variety, generally do not tolerate underplanting.
