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Discover over 300 small trees that deliver big impact—expertly chosen for smaller gardens

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Small Flowering Cherry Trees

Japanese Maples For Small Gardens

Japanese Maples For Small Gardens

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Small Magnolia Trees & Shrubs

Every garden, no matter how small, benefits from trees to provide structure, interest and a haven for wildlife. Pick from over 300 small trees for big impact on a miniature scale. These varieties have all been specially selected for their proportions and work well within a small garden....

Every garden, no matter how small, benefits from trees to provide structure, ...

Every garden, no matter how small, benefits from trees to provide structure, interest and a haven for wildlife. Pick from over 300 small trees for big impact on a miniature scale. These varieties have all been specially selected for their proportions and work well within a small garden.

Choosing Ideal Trees For Small Gardens 

With the average garden size in the UK being 14 metres squared, many people consider their gardens small. Trees make use of vertical space that is often underutilised in a small garden. An estimated height and spread in 20 years is given for each variety of tree, making it easy to determine if it will be a suitable size. Some trees take well to heavy pruning to further limit their size.

Beyond making use of vertical space, there’s many other benefits small trees can bring. Those with airy foliage such as Japanese Maples can add a little privacy in overlooked gardens whilst still letting light in. Compact, columnar Conifers can provide denser screening yet take up little space. Upright or flowering trees bring the focal point up and away from the small footprint of the garden.

If you only have space for one or two trees, consider dwarf trees that provide interest in multiple seasons. Some deciduous trees such as Crab Apples and Mountain Ash have wonderfully decorative fruits that follow the flowers. Small evergreen trees hold their leaves all year, with a few varieties bringing seasonal interest with flowers or berries. Consider Arbutus or Cotoneaster for evergreen foliage with berries and Ceanothus or Magnolia grandiflora for evergreen foliage with flowers. Compact weeping trees are ideal for adding drama even when the leaves have fallen, whilst dwarf Birch trees have wonderful bark that looks stunning in winter.

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How to Plant a Pot-Grown Tree

This step-by-step guide covers how to correctly a plant pot-grown tree (a tree supplied in a pot or container) into the ground, including how to install a single stake &...

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Planting a bare root tree into the ground

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How to Plant a Bare Root Tree

This step-by-step guide covers how to correctly plant a bare root tree into the ground, including how to install a single stake & tie. This guide is aimed specifically at...

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How to Plant a Mature Tree

This step-by-step guide walks through how to plant a mature tree, including how to correctly install a Large or Extra Large Stake & Tie Kit (two stakes and a crossbar)....

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Watering a tree

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How to Water Trees & Shrubs Correctly

A good watering regime is essential for young trees and shrubs to establish properly. This guide will walk you through how long to water a new tree or shrub for,...

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How to Prune Ornamental Trees Correctly

This step-by-step guide walks through how (and when) to prune ornamental trees correctly. You can watch a video version of this guide below. Pruning helps to keep trees healthy, promote...

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