Your yard might not be particularly large, but that does not mean you can’t enjoy the many benefits trees offer. The local tree service will help you plant various small woody perennials that clean the air, provide shade and insulation, and contribute to curb appeal. Below are some of the best trees for small yards. 

What Trees Are Ideal for Small Yards? 

1. Zuni Crape Myrtle

Also considered a large deciduous shrub, this small tree features bright purple flowers that last from July through the first frost. Its foliage features red edges in early spring that turn green and create a “feathery” appearance for promoting privacy, which is ideal if you desire a “natural privacy fence.” 

Direct sun exposure allows the Zuni Crape Myrtle to grow up to 12 feet tall and wide. You can plant multiple Zunis together for a large canopy effect. It also complements assorted groundcovers and smaller shrubs. 

2. Japanese Maple

This maple tree features eye-catching, reddish-purplish foliage with a round crown shape. It typically reaches a height of 15 to 25 feet high with a width of about 20 feet, though it is not a fast-growing species. 

The Japanese Maple prefers perpetually-damp, slightly-acidic soil and partial shade, which helps protect against leaf scorch, a noninfectious tree disease that causes premature foliage drops. If you want to add color to your landscape that lasts through summer, this small-to-medium-sized tree is perfect. 

3. Venus Dogwood 

Dogwoods are known for the white and pink blossoms they produce in spring and the red berries that follow in fall. The Venus dogwood grows up to 20 feet tall and wide, and easily withstands drought, winter weather, and assorted tree diseases. If you want a low-maintenance tree and your yard receives partial to full sun, consider this dogwood variety. 

4. Redbud Tree

The redbud tree features clusters of small pink or purple flowers up and down its branches that make it a welcome addition to any small spring landscape. It grows between 10 and 30 feet high, and 15 to 35 feet wide, and usually features flattop crowns. 

Since this woody perennial is vulnerable to Botryosphaeria canker, a type of fungal disease, schedule pruning as needed with the local tree service to keep it healthy. This tree does best in partial to full sun with well-draining soil, and can be used as an attractive shrub border.

To help keep the small trees in your yard beautiful and healthy, rely on Travis Monk Tree Service in Milton, PA. Offering a full suite of tree services, including removal and emergency assistance, this company continues to wow residents throughout Union and Northumberland counties. Call (570) 490-4634 today to schedule services or learn more about the company online.