Deciduous trees for small gardens

These deciduous trees also fit in small gardens

In the following selection we present a selection of small-growing deciduous trees that fit comfortably into a narrow garden. Column-shaped trees, which can sometimes be quite tall, but remain narrow, are also well suited. The columnar mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia 'Fastigiata') and the columnar norway maple (Acer platanoides 'Columnare'), the columnar hornbeam (Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata') or the columnar cherry (Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa') suitable.

Vinegar tree (Rhus typhina)

The vinegar tree belongs to the sumac family. It is only about six meters high, but can grow significantly in width over the years.

Common lilac (Syringa vulgaris)

For five centuries the common lilac has been an extremely popular flowering shrub and should not be missing in any cottage garden. The multi-stemmed shrub can reach heights of up to seven meters.

Ornamental fruit (Malus, Prunus)

Ornamental apples, ornamental cherries and other ornamental fruits often stay small or of narrow growth. 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 decorations and the often bright autumn colors.

Dwarf and columnar fruit

Those who prefer to eat the fruit themselves can go to special ones Dwarf fruit varieties or reach for columnar fruit trees. These don't get too big and provide delicious fruit.

Rock pear (Amelanchier)

Even the fruits of the Rock pear are edible. The different species and varieties grow as a shrub or small tree and can reach heights of up to 10 meters, but often remain smaller.

Dwarf birch (Betula nana)

This delicate birch species, which is only up to one meter high, is native to the arctic regions of Northern Europe and Siberia.

Flower ash (Fraxinus ornus)

In contrast to many fast-growing ash species, the flowery ash, also known as the manna ash, slowly develops into a small tree up to eight meters high. The striking cream-white flowers are grouped in large, multi-flowered panicles. They open in May / June.

Magnolias (Magnolia)

Especially suitable for the small garden is the starmagnolia (Magnolia stellata), which grows very slowly and only reaches a height of about three meters.