Best Trees for Small Gardens
Small in stature, big on impact!
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
2 Potted Trees & 1 Bare Root Tree
Choose your size
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Best Trees for Small Gardens
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Includes three slow growing, compact trees:
- 1 'Kiku-Shidare Zakura' bare root cherry blossom tree
- 1 'Kilmarnock' weeping willow in a 4L pot
- 1 Flamingo Willow in a 3L pot
- Our growers' best space saving trees for small gardens, these three colourful varieties have been hand picked by tree experts John and Josh for the most beautiful flowers and foliage to provide interest right through the year.
- At just 2.5 x 2.5m, cherry blossom 'Kiku-Shidare Zakura' packs plenty of gorgeous pink flowers into its compact weeping form, with warm red and orange autumn foliage later in the year.
- Classic 'Kilmarnock' willow's arching stems are covered with fuzzy grey catkins in spring, opening to soft yellow and white flowers. It grows to a maximum size of 2 x 1.5m and holds RHS Plants for Pollinators status.
- Small and beautifully formed at just 2 x 1.5m, RHS award winning Flamingo Willow's leaves are a colour riot of pink, green, white and variegated tones.
- Easy to grow - just plant them in well drained soil or garden compost in a sunny lawn, bed, border or patio pots.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
What to expect
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Best Trees for Small Gardens can be grown in a pot initially. Start with a 50cm pot. Depending on its vigour, it may need moving to the ground after a few years. Ensure adequate drainage and water regularly during warm weather above 20°C.
How big does it get?
The mature size of the Best Trees for Small Gardens varies, but they generally stay within 2 to 6 metres in height, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Best Trees for Small Gardens prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Best Trees for Small Gardens prefers moist, well-drained soil, but is highly adaptable to a variety of garden soil types, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C. Provide a 5cm layer of mulch to protect the roots.
How much watering does this plant need?
Best Trees for Small Gardens requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Best Trees for Small Gardens should be pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant, removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
How hardy is this plant?
These trees for small gardens are generally fully hardy with an RHS rating of H6, capable of surviving temperatures down to -20°C across the UK.
What's in the box?
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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