Flowering Trees for Small Spaces
If you're looking for a small, deciduous flowering tree to plant in a small space, such as around patios, decks or entryways, here are a few to consider. The eastern redbud (Cerics canadensis) has red, pink or white flowers in early spring. Fringe tree (Chionanthus sp.) is a beautiful spring bloomer with lacy white flower clusters and yellow fall color. The hawthorns (Crataegus sp.) are a large family of small trees, most with white, pink or red spring flowers followed by red berries and bright fall color. Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are summer blooming trees with white, pink, red or purple flowers. They also have yellow, orange or red fall color and very handsome bark. Flowering fruit trees (Prunus sp.) are another large group of spring flowering trees including purple-leaf plums and flowering cherries. They are available in many fruitless forms to prevent messes on patios or paving. All are easy to keep below 25 feet high. Check local adaptation with a trusted nursery before making a final decision.
To help your trees get off to a strong start, treat them with Bayer Advanced™ Tree & Shrub Insect Control Concentrate. Applied around the trunk of the plant, it moves systemically into the foliage and protects the trees from pests such as borers, beetles and scale, for up to 12 months.
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