I want a small, flowering tree that grows no taller than 10 - 15 feet that blooms in the Spring. What are some good recommendations?
Please don't tell me to do research at some websites, ask gardeners, and so on. I know you guys have the answer.
Thanks!
2007-03-12 09:50:56 · 22 answers · asked by casey_leftwich 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I forgot to mention I live in North Carolina.
2007-03-12 09:54:45 · update #1
I would try a dogwood or a purple plum, both stay fairly small and have great spring color and smell. I would stay away from crab apples, more of a mess than the blooms are worth. You might even want to try a lilac bush you can find dwarf variets that stay about 6 to 7 ft. No flowers smell better thatn lilacs in bloom
2007-03-12 15:37:25 · answer #1 · answered by elbarto41920 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wont tell you to do research but when you ask a planting question, you need to state where you live or it is very hard to give a recommendation. I live in the Northern climes and here are some nice flowering trees:
Dogwood beautiful, early, birds enjoy.)
Serviceberry also an early bloomer and birds also love.
Both of the above are covered with white blossoms and do not get tall. Very early spring bloomers. These are the first trees I see in the Spring that are in bloom.
Flowering crab, dwarf cherry, dwarf peach. These are recommended only if you want to put up with fruit trees. They do not grow tall but will require some care. The flowering crab is the exception..doesnt need much care. I would also recommend hawthorn. These trees (except the peach) are easy to care for and endure below zero temperatures. These trees also grow well in the south and well as the north. Dont know about anything west of the Mississippi but assume these would not do well in hot climates. I could be wrong about that but these are trees that are lovely.
2007-03-12 17:31:42 · answer #2 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure about in North Carolina, but if you can get one a Crapemyrtle is a beautiful tree, it blooms spring to fall and you can get varieties that are 10-15' tall.
2007-03-12 17:00:10 · answer #3 · answered by Joshua W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Magnolias.. They smell soooooo good you can't get your face out of them!!! I live in Ohio, and the one I have blooms in the late spring/early summer, then gets blooms again in the early fall. This is a small tree that I will never be without. If this one would die , I would have to have another one right away!!
GO FOR THE MAGNOLIA...you won't be sorry!
Happy Trails
2007-03-12 18:47:07 · answer #4 · answered by asweet_thyme 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis' gives white blossom from autumn through to spring. It is not a large tree but it can be had as a standard on a dwarfing stock. Ask your local garden centre what they can supply.
2007-03-12 16:59:13 · answer #5 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a crab apple tree. They're gorgeous in the spring.
2007-03-12 16:53:49 · answer #6 · answered by comicards 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't no what you have over there in the way of fauna but I live in Australia and there is a plant that is called Jasmine. Smells absolutely beautiful.
2007-03-12 16:58:45 · answer #7 · answered by biancajh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can plant atulip tree, or a dog wood, or a snowball bush. They're all beautiful and they grow that big.
2007-03-12 16:55:16 · answer #8 · answered by Briann M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dwarf orange tree. I don't know how tall they get. They smell sooooo good when they bloom.
2007-03-12 16:54:24 · answer #9 · answered by MBN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what area you live in....but if you can get it to grow (aka have the right climate) try a dogwood...they are GORGEOUS! Or a cherry tree :)
2007-03-12 16:53:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋