Dwarf Trees

Dwarf Trees: Big Impact for Small Spaces

Want to add life to your landscape, but worried about planting large trees in a small space? Dwarf trees are the perfect option!

Dwarf trees are quickly becoming a hit in the landscaping world, as many living areas become smaller and our desire for green spaces grows. Luckily, there's a rich array of unique dwarf tree varieties, allowing people to plant and nurture greenery on patios and balconies, in small city gardens and more. These trees take up less space - and are often more affordable - than their full-size counterparts!

Read on to learn more about the benefits of dwarf trees and see a few of our favorite varieties:

Popular Dwarf Trees

Dwarf trees come in many different shapes and sizes, from evergreen privacy trees to flowering trees and even citrus and other fruit trees!

With so much variety, it's easy to find the perfect trees and plants for your small space. Below are a few of our favorite dwarf trees:

Dwarf Evergreen Trees

Dwarf evergreen trees are perfect for creating a privacy screen around your patio or balcony, or planting as accent pieces in a small garden bed. They include:

• Dwarf Alberta Spruce Trees: With dense green foliage and low maintenance requirements, these trees are perfect for patio containers.
• Blue Point Juniper Trees: Unique, blue-green foliage makes this tree an ideal option for small garden beds or as an entryway topiary.

Dwarf Flowering Trees

You can get bright, colorful spring and summer blooms even if you don't have a large landscape to fill. Check out these dwarf flowering trees:

• Miss Kim Lilac Tree: This dwarf Lilac delivers bold purple blooms and signaturue lilac fragrance, in a small package.
  
• Knock Out Rose Tree: Knock Out Rose trees offer classic rose color in a patio-friendly size and shape.
• Double Blooming Gardenia: Decorate your porch or entryway with this abundant-blooming dwarf Gardenia.
• Limelight Hydrangea Tree: Perfect for adding curb appeal to small gardens, this Hydrangea tree grows just 5-7 feet tall.

Dwarf Fruit Trees

You may think you can only grow fruit at home if you have a backyard fit for an orchard. But with these dwarf trees, you can grow fruit virtually anywhere:

• Meyer Lemon Tree: One of the world's most popular citrus trees, the Meyer Lemon grows to just 5-10 feet tall and thrives in outdoor pots (just bring it inside in colder temps!).
• Dwarf Fuji Apple Tree: Grow your favorite apples at home with this diminutive Fuji Apple Tree. Growing 10-15 feet tall, it's ideal for a small yard.
• Dwarf North Star Cherry Tree: This 10-12 ft. Cherry tree provides spring blossoms and sweet, dark red cherries.
• Wonderful Pomegranate Tree: The Wonderful Pomegranate's compact size is perfect for small gardens and patios - it grows just 8-12 feet tall.

Why Plant Dwarf Trees?

The compact size of dwarf tree varieties means they can be grown in a wide range of environments - from small balconies and patios to compact urban yards and gardens.

If you have a yard, you may consider planting a few dwarf fruit trees to create a mini orchard. Or, consider lining your patio with some dwarf evergreens to form a screen to protect from the wind and outside noise. Many dwarf trees, including citrus trees, can be planted indoors in a large pot, which can be a unique addition to your indoor decor.

Find the Dwarf Trees You Need

Whether you're looking to conceal an unattractive on your patio, enjoy spring flowers or harvest your own fruit, don't write off the possibility of planting trees due to lack of space.

Dwarf trees give a new generation of growers a wide range of possibilities for their landscapes, patios and homes. We've sourced the most popular dwarf tree varieties from all over the world, so if you want to bring big garden vibes into a compact space, get started today!