Many new single-family or terraced houses today only have small gardens with a few square meters of floor space. But even in such a limited space, there is still room for a small house tree - maybe in the front yard to loosen it up a bit.
Lilacs do well in small gardens
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 in a narrow garden. Trees that grow in a columnar shape are also well suited. They can sometimes grow quite tall but remain narrow. Very good for the small garden are, for example, the columnar rowan (Sorbus aucuparia 'Fastigiata'), the columnar maple (Acer platanoides 'Columnare'), the columnar hornbeam (Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata') or the columnar ornamental cherry (Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa').
Vinegar (Rhus typhina)
The vinegar tree belongs to the sumac family. It is only about six meters high, but can grow 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 grow up to seven meters high.
Ornamental fruit (Malus, Prunus)
Ornamental apples, ornamental cherries and other ornamental fruit often stay small or grow slender. These shrubs or small trees are a feast for the eyes both in spring during the flowering period and in autumn with 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 types of dwarf fruit or columnar fruit trees. These don't get too big and provide delicious fruit.
Amelanchier pear
The fruits of the pear are also edible. The various species and varieties grow as a shrub or small tree and reach heights of up to 10 meters, but often stay smaller.
Dwarf birch (Betula nana)
This dainty birch tree, only about a meter tall, 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 the manna ash, slowly develops into a small tree up to eight meters high. The striking creamy-white flowers are clustered 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 about three meters, is particularly well suited for the small garden.
tips
If possible, choose a tree that can also be planted underneath - then you save space and create an enchanting meadow of flowers with colorful summer flowers, for example. Magnolias, no matter what type and variety, usually do not tolerate underplanting.