Small Tree Information.

Trees of 10-12m in height are usually reasonable for smaller gardens. However taller, upright trees can also be considered. With small trees it is always best to try and select a tree with as much all year round interest as possible. Here is a selection of small trees recommended by Rochfords.

Latin name Flower/Habit Size Betula pendula ‘Youngii’ Dome-shaped tree, yellow foliage in autumn 8m Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ Narrow, upright tree with yellow foliage in autumn 15m Crataegus lae. ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ Double dark pink flowers followed by bright red berries in autumn 8m Crataegus monogyna White flowers in May followed by red berries in autumn 10m Gleditsia tri. ‘Sunburst’ Thornless branches with bright yellow leaves 12m Gleditsia tri. Rubylace’ Bronze-red foliage turning darker in the autumn 15m Laburnum x wat. ‘Vossii’ Golden yellow flowers 8m Malus ‘Evereste’ Dark green leaves, white flowers followed by orange berries. 6m Malus ‘Golden Hornet’ Bright green leaves, white flowers, yellow berries 10m Malus ‘John Downie’ Narrow upright habit, white flowers followed by orange/red berries 10m Malus ‘Rudolph’ Upright habit, rose-red flowers followed by orange yellow berries 7m Malus floribunda Dark green leaves, pale pink flowers followed by yellow berries. 10m Malus rob. ‘Red Sentinel’ Dark green leaves, white flowers followed by yellow berries 7m Malus sargentii Dark green leaves, white flowers in spring, dark red berries 4m Prunus ‘Accolade’ Dark green leaves, pale pink, semi-double flowers 8m Prunus ‘Amanogawa’ Upright habit, bronze, green leaves, pale pink double fragrant flowers 8m Prunus ‘Hillieri Spire’ Vase shaped tree with dark green leaves, pale pink flowers 10m Prunus ‘Kanzan’ Upright habit with dark green leaves, deep pink double flowers 10m Prunus ‘Kiku-shidare-zakura’ Mid green leaves, weeping habit, bright pink double flowers 3m Prunus ‘Pandora’ Dark green leaves, upright habit, pale pink flowers 10m Prunus ‘Pink Perfection’ Dark green leaves, mid pink double 8m Prunus ‘Taihuku’ Dark green leaves, white flowers in mid spring 8m Prunus ‘Trailblazer’ Upright habit, red purple leaves, white to pale pink flowers, red berries 10m Prunus ‘Ukon’ Dark green leaves, double white with pink tips 8m Prunus avium Dark green leaves, white single flowers followed by red berries in autumn 10m Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’ Dark purple leaves, pale pink flowers in spring 10m Prunus sargentii Pale pink flowers, orange foliage in autumn 15m Pyrus cal. ‘Chantecleer’ Conical tree, white flowers 12m Pyrus sal. ‘Pendula’ Weeping branches with silver foliage, white flowers 5m Robinia pse.’Frisia’ Golden yellow foliage turning orange yellow in autumn 15m Sorbus ‘Joseph Rock’ Upright tree, bright green leaves, white flowers followed by orange fruit 10m Sorbus aucuparia Dark green leaves, white flowers followed by orange red berries 15m Sorbus hupehensis Rounded tree with blue green foliage turning red in autumn, white flowers 8m Sorbus vilmorinii Dark green leaves, white flowers followed by red/pink/white berries 5m

Planting Information and Aftercare. Make sure all trees are well watered in for the first few years. Keep weeds away from the main stem.