Small Trees

What is a small tree?

Small trees are trees that only grow to be around 40 feet tall or shorter.

Why do landscapers use them?

Small trees work great in yards near sidewalks or driveways because they don't get to tall and the owner can keep them cut to a resonable height.

Other facts about them.

Fruit trees are concidered small trees.


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Prunus caroliniana
Carolina Cherry Laurel
Zones: 7, 8
Color:
Foliage: glossy dark green
Flower: white
Fruit: black
Texture: medium
Size:
Height: 20-30 feet
Spread: 15-20 feet
Form: dense rounded head with single trunk
Culture: sun or part shade.
Soil: well-drained.
Mositure: medium.		 This is an image of a carolina cherry laurel

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Carpinus caroliniana
American Hornbeam
Zones: 6, 7, 8
Color:
Foliage: dull green, Fall: reddish
Flower: green
Fruit: black
Texture: fine
Size:
Height: 20 feet
Spread: 15-20 feet
Form: light and informal growth with horizontal branching
Culture: sun or shade.
Soil: tolerant.
Mositure: medium.		 This is an image of an american hornbeam

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Acer palmatum
Japanese Maple
Zones: 6, 7, 8
Color:
Foliage: green to red Fall: scarlet
Flower: purple-red
Fruit: red
Texture: medium
Size:
Height: 15-20 feet
Spread: 10-15 feet
Form: low and round-topped with open, irregular crown
Culture: part shade.
Soil: good drainage.
Mositure: medium.		 This is an image of a japanese maple

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Sabal palmetto
Palmetto
Zones: 8
Color:
Foliage: lustrous green
Flower: white
Fruit: black
Texture: medium
Size:
Height: 20-30 feet
Spread: 10-15 feet
Form: straight, single trunk with compact crown
Culture: sun or shade.
Soil: very tolerant.
Mositure: medium.		 This is an image of a palmetto tree

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