Woodie’s Picks: Small-Space, Big Statement Landscaping Trees For Spring
Just because you have smaller square footage to landscape does not mean there aren’t options to be bold and beautiful and still make a grand statement! In fact, some of our small-variety landscaping trees are some of the most eye-catching and attractive specimens!
In this blog, we will highlight the benefits of compact specimen trees and then discuss four of our favorite small-space landscaping trees that will make a splash in your yard this spring!
Benefits of Compact Specimen Trees
Space Saving
The most obvious benefit of growing compact specimen trees is the space-saving nature they bring to a landscape. Dwarf variety specimen trees can easily fit in smaller spaces like narrow walkways, garden paths, and foundation plantings. These smaller trees allow more room for entertaining and activities, and—our favorite benefit–space for more plants!
Low-Maintenance
In addition to saving space, compact specimen trees serve the benefit of being low-maintenance. Dwarf trees require less pruning, less watering, less fertilizer, and overall less work to be showstopping and stunning.
Multi-Seasonal Interest
A final benefit to smaller specimen trees is the multi-seasonal interest they bring to a landscape. For the sake of this article focusing on deciduous spring statement trees, the interest they bring to a garden comes in three phases: spring blooms, summer foliage, and fall foliage. Each season brings with it a unique change and aspect of beauty to look forward to and enjoy in the landscape.
The Best Small-Space Landscaping Trees For Spring
Burgundy Hearts Redbud
The Burgundy Hearts Redbud Tree is a specimen praised for its ornamental value, attraction to birds, and ability to support local pollinators. The small tree produces clusters of bright purple to pink flowers that cover the bare branches in early spring. The Burgundy Hearts Redbud gets its name, however, from the deep burgundy heart-shaped leaves that cover the tree from late spring through summer! In the fall, you can enjoy the magical show of color as the leaves transition from burgundy to vibrant yellow and red hues.
The Burgundy Hearts Redbud is hardy to USDA zones 5-9 and grows best in full sun-to-part shade conditions. The popular specimen plant performs best in moderately fertile soils with regular and consistent moisture. When grown in proper conditions, you can look forward to a mature tree nearing 25 feet tall and 30 feet wide at maturity.
Cherokee Brave Dogwood
Blooming in early to mid-spring, the Cherokee Brave Dogwood explodes in fiery red to pink flowers that will take your breath away. The four-petaled dark pink blooms contrast beautifully with the flower’s bright white and green centers. The bold-colored blooms are then followed by vibrant green foliage that turns a deep orange to red in the fall!
Hardy to USDA zones 5-9, The Cherokee Brave Dogwood reaches a mature size between 15-30 ft. tall and 25-35 ft. wide. Beyond its beyond, some benefits of the Cherokee Brave include a strong resistance to disease and a tolerance to deer and clay soils. For best results, grow your Cornus Florida Dogwood in well-drained soils and full to partial sun!
Weeping Yoshino Cherry Tree
To bring a unique and whimsical touch to any yard, look no further than the Weeping Yoshino Cherry Blossom Tree. Arching branches are coated with pale pink blooms that cascade magically in early spring. The delightful blooms are followed by lush green foliage in summer and an active golden-yellow show of color in the fall.
The Weeping Yoshino Cherry Tree is hardy to zones 5-8. This Japanese flowering cherry tree grows best in conditions of full sun to part shade and any well-draining soil medium. Mature Yoshino Cherry Trees mature to be about 25 feet tall and 30 feet wide. These trees are popular for front yard statement trees, courtyards, and woodland gardens.
Magnolia Ann
Last on our list of small-space landscaping trees is the impeccably stunning Magnolia Ann. While the tree itself remains on the smaller side, the bright tulip-shaped blooms are large and eye-catching! The Ann Magnolia is beloved for its pink to purple chalice blooms that are about 4 inches in size and emit a pleasantly fragrant scent.
Hardy to zones 5-8, Magnolia Ann is praised for its compact size, drought tolerance, and ability to attract a mass of pollinators in mid-spring. At maturity, these trees will grow between 10-12 feet tall and wide. Their small form makes them ideal for front yards and foundation plantings near the house, where other trees may be too large and overwhelm the space.
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Whether your landscape is vast or minimal, small landscaping trees offer beauty, interest, and vibrance to any property. We offer a wide variety of small-space landscaping trees that will glow up your yard instantly. Shop online today and enjoy shipment directly to your doorstep!