Looking for a dwarf tree to complement your rain garden? The dwarf river birch (Betula nigra) is an excellent option for most soil types and is ideal for shade and rain gardens.

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

'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 ...

Having a big shade tree in your yard can provide a cooler hangout spot in the summer and cut back on the AC bill. But choosing and planting the right tree so it will grow to full height and ...

Take your small home to new heights with these dwarf plants for front yard landscaping in small yards and single story homes.

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 ...

Looking for fast-growing trees that can tolerate shady conditions? Consider these species that thrive in partial or even full shade.

Many people love fresh fruit, but it isn’t easy to grow in today’s smaller yards. Luckily, many dwarf fruit trees are available that fit well in compact landscapes, but they will likely need ...

A total of 16 dwarf trees planted strategically to advantage both sun and shade comprise our collection, namely: three guilds of three trees, underplanted with pollinator and predator-friendly ...

Dwarf varieties are used as foundation and specimen plantings, edging plants, as ground cover and in containers. They are found in nurseries and garden centers alongside the standards.