The cascading trills of wild birds are softened only by the gentle rustling of long wisping branches, rolling back and forth in the wind. Adding trees to the landscape is a priceless opportunity to add depth and ambiance, with many diverse options for a natural aesthetic.
Small spaces can often present challenges when it comes to finding the right tree. However, there are still many wonderful options to discover, so here are 10 beautiful and compact landscaping trees, ideal for small spaces (and all under 15 ft tall!)
Weeping Norway Spruce
Dense, weeping limbs spill out like a gurgling geyser, a wonderful specimen for lush, evergreen color, all year round. The Weeping Norway is adaptable and slow growing, with so much character packed into a compact tree.
Growing in Zones 3-7, with a height of 6 ft, and spread of 4 ft.
More about the Weeping Norway Spruce Tree.
Tamukeyama Japanese Maple
Elegant, gossamer leaves in deep burgundy red are the highlight of this compact maple tree. Pillows of luscious foliage give the appearance of a tree with a bold, commanding presence, and the Tamukeyama certainly does not disappoint.
Growing in Zones 4-8, with a maximum height of 8 ft, and spread of 12 ft.
More about the Tamukeyama Japanese Maple Tree.
Lavender Twist Redbud
Deep pink to lavender blooms are exquisite, adorning gentle wisping branches. Yellow fall color is an added bonus, enhancing gracefully contoured, twisted branch growth. It is certain that the Lavender Twist Redbud will steal your heart.
Growing in Zones 5-9, with a maximum height of 8 ft, and spread of 8 ft.
More about the Lavender Twist Redbud Tree.
Weeping Colorado Blue Spruce
Brilliant and crisp, silver-blue evergreen foliage is eye catching and mesmerizing. The Weeping Colorado Blue is a reliably unique specimen, sure to become a striking focal point for any small space. Growing in Zones 3-7, with a maximum height of 8 ft, and spread of 4 ft.
More about the Weeping Blue Spruce-Picea “the Blues” Tree.
Snow Fountain Cherry
Wistful, weeping branches, cascading with delicately soft, white cherry blossoms. Gold to orange fall colors add seasonal interest as well. Enjoy the dance of a gentle breeze with the Snow Fountain Cherry.
Growing in Zones 4-8, with a maximum height of 12 ft, and spread of 12 ft.
More about the Snow Fountain Cherry Tree.
Emperor One Japanese Maple
Seasonal, red fall color has never looked better than on the low branching and rounded form of the Emperor One. This low maintenance and compact maple tree maintains all of the classical and adored characteristics of a lobed leaf Japanese Maple tree, with small form and plenty of beauty.
Growing in Zones 4-8, with a maximum height of 15 ft, and spread of 15 ft.
More about the Emperor One Japanese Maple Tree.
Wolf Eyes Japanese Dogwood
Striking variegated foliage adds a unique texture to the landscape, complemented with large white flowers in the spring. Elegant leaves ribbon outwards, highlighted with an ivory fringe. Flowers appear delicately placed upon the dynamic form, curling outwards as if to embrace the sky.
Growing in Zones 4-8, with a maximum height of 15 ft, and spread of 15 ft.
More about the Wolf Eyes Japanese Dogwood Tree.
Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are wonderful ornamental trees, with blooms bursting into an explosion of color mid-summer. Grafted trees deliver a spectacular show at eye-level, making tree-form hydrangeas a wonderful compact tree choice. There is also a fantastic diversity of color available with compact hydrangea trees, including the Limelight, Quick Fire, and Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea Trees.
Limelight
Lively lime-green flowers bloom at the perfect gazing height.
Growing in Zones 3-9, with a maximum height of 6 ft, and spread of 7 ft.
Quick Fire
Matrimonious pink and white flowers are stunning and fresh.
Growing in Zones 3-9, with a maximum height of 7 ft, and spread of 7 ft.
Vanilla Strawberry
Butterfly-like petals gracefully perch on elegant stalks.
Growing in Zones 6-4, with a maximum height of 4 ft, and spread of 8 ft.
Conclusion
Finding the perfect compact tree for landscaping comes with a multitude of benefits. Be it compact trees with gorgeous flowers, unique growth habit, or simply refreshing foliage, there are so many options out there! What is your favorite compact landscaping tree?
