Small trees are trees that only grow to be around 40 feet tall or shorter.
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.
Fruit trees are concidered small trees.
Prunus caroliniana Carolina Cherry Laurel |
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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. |
Carpinus caroliniana American Hornbeam |
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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. |
Acer palmatum Japanese Maple |
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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. |
Sabal palmetto Palmetto |
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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. |
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