Just because you have limited space doesn't mean you can't have a majestic tree—consider one of these dwarf tree varieties.

'Perfect for compact yards, Magnolia 'Ann' is a striking dwarf tree that comes highly recommended,' says Alex Kantor, owner of Perfect Plants Nursery. 'At full size, it will reach no taller than 10 ...

Dwarf weeping crabapples, like Louisa or Red Jade, add elegance and grace with their flowing branches. • Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) are outstanding in dappled shade yards.

All weeping cherry trees stay under 25 feet tall, but dwarf varieties are even more compact—growing six feet high ... Full sun to part shade. Water: Moderate. Color Varieties: Red, green, bronze ...

Spruce up your yard! With cold-weather hardiness, evergreen beauty and a range of sizes and shapes, the many types of spruce ...

Generally, dwarf trees should be kept in the sun, but there are some variants which may prefer partial shade. Pruning should be performed regularly in order to ensure that the shape of the tree is ...

Having a big shade tree in your yard can provide a cooler hangout spot in the summer and cut back on the AC bill. ... with dwarf maples being well-suited for smaller spaces.

Disease: Smaller trees are easier to monitor and control for insects and other problems. Beauty: Dwarf trees can do double duty as ornamentals, even becoming living fences. The people who come to ...

Dwarf apple trees and sour cherry trees grow to about 10 feet, ... Fruit trees need to be pruned every year. A good fruit tree, according to an old adage, won’t make a good shade tree.

A semi-dwarf orange tree is the perfect candidate for a small yard since it has a compact growth habit and reaches only about 15 feet in height. It does not produce shade so you can plant other ...

Some get pretty large, some are dwarf, some are red in summer, and some are green. ... Of course, they will grow in the sun but are equally at home in the shade of larger trees.

Shade tolerant shrubs include dwarf yaupon and nandina. Larger native shrubs or small trees such as mountain laurel and tree yaupon also will tolerate shade. One last footnote on landscape shade.