When you're short on space in your landscape, it's vital to choose the right tree so it doesn't overwhelm your yard. Here are some to avoid and some to plant.

Small Christmas trees can bring big smiles this season. Several years ago, you would never have seen so many options for little trees. But, House & Garden magazine garden editor Stephan Orr tells ...

Boost your curb appeal with these 15 small trees. The best small trees to plant in your front yard attract pollinators and look beautiful year-round.

These small conifer trees for birds provide food and refuge in all seasons. These varieties are perfect for small landscapes.

Small trees offer immediate benefits Use flowering cherry trees to frame a scene Kousa dogwood and serviceberry offer multi-season interest Everyone loves stately oaks and colorful maple trees ...

7. Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) This small native magnolia grows to 20 feet with attractive gray-green leaves.The white blossoms appear in late spring. It likes moist conditions but can ...

It grows 12 to 20 feet tall by 10 to 20 feet wide, with branches covered in small, deep green leaves. In early spring, those branches erupt in deep blue flowers.

If you are looking for a small tree, here are a few suggestions: Texas ebony: This is one of the most lush of our desert trees. It has beautiful dense, dark green leaflets set on unusual zigzag stems.

The thick green leaves will hide any blossoms. Only a few of the larger trees will produce petals as we proceed into June. But, for now, these small trees dazzle us with their abundant flowers.

As our spaces grow smaller, the need grows for trees that fit the smallest gardens, patios and courtyards. Here is a selection of my top 10 beautiful trees that don’t top 20 feet tall. Plant … ...