Trees, which are the backbone of gardens, provide framing in our living spaces. However, not all trees adapt and fit in urban or small gardens. In addition to providing shade, trees often give us flowers, fruits, berries, and more. The textured bark that many have in winter turns bright and green in spring and summer.
Here are 10 tree suggestions for urban life and small gardens.
Stone Pear/ Shadblow Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis)
It is a slender, clumping tree that can grow to a height of about 6 meters. It has small white flowers in early spring that turn into edible fruit in early summer. The leaves take on a pleasant red-orange-yellow color in autumn. This tree, which can grow in sun and shade, likes moist, well-drained soils.
Stewartia(Stewartia spp.)
It is a small tree known for its ornamental flower buds, camellia-like white flowers, fall color, interesting seed pods and attractive, exfoliating bark in winter. It is also called the "Summer Cranberry Tree" in the southern U.S. because of its flowering period from late spring to early summer. This tree, which needs consistent watering in its first year, has a low survival rate in relocation, so you should choose its location in your garden carefully.
Temple Tree (Ginkgo Biloba)
This tree has beautiful fan-shaped leaves that turn golden yellow in autumn. It sheds its leaves en masse in late November to create a dramatic effect. Templewood is a good choice for urban locations, as it resists street pollution and road salt spray. Slow growing and taking 30 years to mature, these trees love sun and well-drained soils.
Black Tupelo or Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica)
It is a wonderful tree that reaches about 9 meters tall. In autumn, the leaves of yellow, orange, bright red, purple or red on the same branches of the tree offer a magnificent view. The tree likes sunny, partially shaded, well-drained and acidic soils.
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
This tree, which is usually under 6 meters, has more than 300 varieties. Depending on the type of tree, its color in autumn also changes. But most of them have a deep and surprising red color. Resistant to insects and environmental pollution, this part of the tree likes shady, moist, well-drained soils.
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Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus)
Native to the eastern United States, the "fringe" of this tree refers to clusters of long, white flowers that droop in late spring. This lightly scented tree is alternatively called "Old Man's Beard". Usually reaching 3.5 to 6 meters tall, these trees love moist, well-drained fertile soils and bloom best in sun to part shade.
Lamb Cranberry (Cornus kousa)
This tree can grow up to 6 meters tall at a slow growth rate. Compact and ideal for penumbra, this tree's leaves turn an interesting purplish red in fall. With flowers in late spring and red berries in autumn, this tree likes moist, well-drained, dry and compacted soils.
Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum)
This tree, which can reach 6 meters in 20 years, matures to about 8 meters. Its unique green color throughout the entire growing season, its leaves turn a bright apricot-orange in fall. The tree, whose leaves emit a pleasant spicy scent in autumn, prefers partial shade, sun and well-drained soils.
Canadian Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
Deer and shade tolerant, these trees are the perfect size for even the smallest garden. Its flowers can cover the bare branches and even the trunk of the tree in early spring. Even when they shed their leaves, the tree still retains its beauty. Its heart-shaped leaves turn a gorgeous, bright, clear yellow in fall. These trees, which need some protection from the summer sun, like clay soil and light shade.
Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia)
Native to Asia, these trees were introduced in the United States in 1790. Crepe Myrtles are known for their colorful, long-lasting flowers that bloom in summer. The tree is famous for its bright color and flaking bark in autumn. The tree blooms best in the sun. They may die if planted in colder areas. But with careful copious mulching, new growths emerge from the roots.