small ornamental trees new england

Amelanchier lamarckii has flowers in spring, ornamental fruit in summer and fiery foliage in autumn Amelanchier lamarckii or juneberry is a well-branched, bushy, small tree that’s a little reminiscent of a flowering cherry or crab apple. The bloom period is quite brief, but the flowery show is wonderful. Ruby Red Horsechestnut is a bit smaller than Red Horse Chestnut. The best way to spruce up your space and add life to your yard is by planting trees and shrubs. Disease resistant and drought tolerant, reaches 15-20 feet with similar spread. That means you can be sure they are hardy, are able to tolerate the weather and pest populations found here, and can make our united landscape look like it "fits." All trees marked with an asterisk are excellent options to plant near a house! Try their ripe fruit in jellies and fruit leathers. Usually reaches up to 30', some are dwarf growing to about 15’, or even grafted. ... redbuds explode in small, sweet peashaped flowers. Below is a list of a dozen small trees that have flowers and foliage that support pollinators, fruits and seeds to nourish wildlife, leaves in a variety of shapes and shades of green, and diverse bark and branching patterns. The berries are edible and sweet. Alien trees may be beautiful, but native trees offer a unique advantage. Either one or both will be a welcome addition to any garden. Another horizontal branching tree, the Hawthorn may not be quite as graceful as the Pagoda Dogwood, but provides the unusual horizontal form that is rare in the northern garden.. June produces white flower clusters (not pleasantly scented) against dark glossy leaves, fall bronzy leaves are punctuated with red fruits. Still, in the right place, it is a beautiful, well shaped tree. This sturdy tree is tough enough to use in the street boulevard or planting strips that are 6 feet wide, and is moderately tolerant of soil salt. Wrap the stems/trunk with a collar or hardware cloth available at garden centers to protect them. Under ideal conditions it is possible this Serviceberry could reach 30-40 feet high and wide. In the late summer black fruits ripen and are favored by birds. Partial to full sun. Sprinkle around the root zone according to directions in spring. Many zone 4 gardeners in the right micro-climate have had great success with Japanese Maples  See more information and details:  Small Maples and Japanese Maples. Trunk is shiny with long horizontal lines, similar to a cherry tree. This tall shrub reaches 15 feet high and 20-25 feet wide, and requires base pruning to form a tree. All Mountain Ash produce white spring flowers that develop to  large showy clusters of bright red-orange fruits that hold on through winter until the birds finish them off. Allegheny Serviceberry is very easy to grow and provides year round interest in the landscape. Be aware that some, specifically the Korean Mountain Ash (Sorbus alnifolia) can reach 50 feet tall. It blooms in mid- to late-summer with long-lasting white, pink, red, or lavender blooms. The bark and young stems of Crab Apple trees are susceptible to rabbit and rodent damage in winter. ), 'Sparkler' (will tolerate moist conditions, but will do better in well drained soil, ‘Sparkler’ is a wide spreading tree reaching 15’ high and up to 25 ‘ wide. Photo permission required from Wild Seed Project, Read our Alternate-leaved Dogwood profile, Staying Healthy with Native Plants: Elderberry Shrub, FERNS: Ancient Plants for 21st Century Landscapes. The New England States--Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island-- lie within USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7. The male catkins are a quite showy, 1 1/2-2 inch silvery white, followed by golden anthers in April and May. ~ 1. Some species grow into very small trees and can even be grown in containers indoors. Fine green foliage follows. The woody trunk and branches will provide visual interest and habitat for wildlife throughout the year in a way that annual flowers and groundcovers cannot. The blossoms give way to pinkish-red to red fruit in summer, which persist into fall, unless devoured by hungry birds. Hardy shrubs are important elements in New England gardens. Aesculus x carnea ‘Briotii’ Ruby Red Horse Chestnut. Prunus ‘Pink Shell’ (pictured) would be a lovely choice for a small garden, ultimately reaching 8m in height. Also look for the smaller variety, Cruzam. In summer, its canopy of layere… Pick a large flowering tree for a specimen plant or pick a small flowering tree for a container on a patio. Some deciduous trees such as Crab Apples and Mountain Ash have wonderfully decorative fruits that follow the flowers. It's form is slightly rounded to ovoid with dark green leaves. The foliage turns red, yellow or orange in autumn. Showy Mountain Ash: Full sun Hardy in zones 2-7. Numerous varieties and forms are available. The flowers are neon pink and bloom before the leaves … These varieties are beautiful and majestic, but their height and size can be troublesome for some spots. And like all native plants, each of these trees support other creatures from our local ecoregion and will help draw them into your home landscape. Hardy in zones 3-8. They are very similar, the only notable difference is the Downy Serviceberry blooms a bit earlier and has larger flowers. However they are quite adaptable to drier soil if they receive adequate water when they are establishing. Use small and dwarf trees to add a point of interest, shade a patio, or enhance an entryway. This tree is usually thorny, so plant in a mulched landscape where foot traffic and mowing won't be a problem. They consist of four narrowly pointed white bracts which surround the center cluster of tiny yellowish-green flowers. Downy Serviceberry is the maintains the most tree-like form of the serviceberries. Displays good cold hardiness, and claims of hardiness to zones 3 and 4 have been made, but is probably risky. Pruning is not generally required, but should be done in late winter or very early spring. A few others will survive, but flower buds that form in late summer may not survive the winter. Check your local nursery to find those that thrive best in your area. Most Birch prefer cold northern climates, do best in moist soil and do not tolerate shade. Cornus kousa will resist disease better than Cornus florida, and will perform better in midwestern areas. The foliage spreads wide, turning orange-red in the fall. ‘Autumn Brilliance’ will grow to 10 feet in five to ten years depending on conditions. Prefers moist well drained soil, but is tolerant of drought. The 12 Best Trees for Small Spaces and Front Yards. For this reason, in most areas, fall is the best time of the year to plant trees. The bark and young stems of Viburnum are susceptible to rabbit and rodent damage in winter. Up to 20 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide. For planting instructions visit the Arbor Day Foundation website for detailed instructions and a how-to video. You need two pawpaw trees for cross-pollination to produce the fruits. The Shadbush and Downy Serviceberry are generally multi-stemmed trees or shrubs. Zones 6-8 Turns brown in October, Blooms: 8-10” erect, full clusters of deep red flowers in May, Fruit: 1 1/2” round, prickly, poisonous. Selecting plants suited to New England climate is a key step to success. It will grow well in average, well drained soil with medium moisture, it does not tolerate drought well, be sure to keep watered in dry spells. The 'Sorbus decora' grows to 20 feet, and is hardy to zone 2. Best Trees & Shrubs To Plant In New England March 21, 2011 at 1:52 am Filed Under: Azalea , Gardening , Holly , Hydrangea , Japanese Maple , Lilac , Mark Saidnawey , Rhododendron , Shrubs Amelanchier is generally not afflicted with serious disease or insect problems. Soil Preference: Moist well drained soil of coarse loam, but will tolerate a range of soils, Neutral to acidic pH. Some dwarf trees are under 10 feet tall. It is not a true olive tree, so flower and fruiting is fairly insignificant. Adding to the winter interest is a bark of corky “wings”, that will catch and hold snow that sunlight sparkles from. Reaches 15 feet high and wide, has been known to reach 20 -25 feet high in good conditions. Above: Better known for their posies of scented blossom in mid spring, hardy hawthorns (Crataegus species and cultivars)are yellow and russet beacons in autumn, displaying fiery bunches of berries in ornamental clusters which last well into the new year. Evergreens with random-branching patterns — arborvitae, hemlock, juniper, and yew — should be pruned in the same manner as a flowering tree or shrub. Wrap the stems/trunk with a collar or hardware cloth available at garden centers to protect them. Blooms: 6-9” erect, loose clusters of carmine red flowers in late spring to early summer. This diminutive ornamental, 4 to 8 feet, is covered with continuous clusters of pink blooms. Use a slow release granular fertilizer with equal parts NPK (nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium). Viburnum Nanyberry Tree: ‘Viburnum lentago’ Full sun to part shade  Hardy in zones 2-  This small upright shrubby tree has arching branches and white flat flower clusters in spring. Unpruned in shrub form and planted 10 to 20 feet apart they will form a tall informal hedge or privacy screen. Plant in full to mostly sun for best flowering. If you are lucky enough to be gardening in zone 5 or 6, it is likely you have already dabbled with Magnolia in your landscapes. The Flowering Pear is a great small ornamental tree for the landscape and there are a couple different varieties we sell at The Barn Nursery, including the Cleveland Select (Chanticleer), Aristocrat, the Autumn Blaze. Many cultivars are hardy to zone 2 and some can reach as tall as 70’. Its’ rounded form begins to sag from the weight of large midsummer creamy flower pyramids. Check out these small flowering trees that are great for yards cramped for space. Pagoda Dogwood: Part Shade to full sun  Hardy in zones 3-6. Moisture: Average to high moisture requirements. In northern and midwest climates, strong winter winds combined with snow and ice build up can cause serious damage to the tree. Fringe Tree:  (Chionanthus virginicus)  Full sun to part shade  Hardy in zones 5-8. I find the fragrance to be very similar to old fashioned lilacs, but somewhat fainter and musky. The leaves emerge bronzed purple and mature to a shiny green, with dense fine branching. Pruning crossing or rubbing branches immediately after flowering encourages the following season's prolific flowering habit. ‘Briotii” develops a tap root so it very difficult to move once established. Then let it branch out. If you are willing to prune, and remove saplings, this graceful tree produces a spectacular red fall show. info@wildseedproject.net, Wild Seed Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. And the best part is that many of our Small Ornamental Trees can be grown indoors or out, all without effort. Tiger Eyes Sumac (Rhus typhina ‘Bailtiger’):  Full sun  Zones 3-8  Tiger Eyes Dwarf Sumac is more of a shrub than a tree, but it gets quite large and has a stunnin g effect when the trunk is pruned of its’ branche s from the ground up at least a few feet. With many varieties available, the largest shrubs will work best:  American Cranberry bush reaches 8-12 feet and is hardy in zones 2-7;  Blackhaw Viburnum reaches 12-15’ and is hardy in zones 4-8;  European Cranberrybush reaches 8-12 feet and is hardy in zones 4-8. Will also tolerate some shade. The Viburnum Blackhaw Tree has horizontal branches similar to the Hawthorn, and reaches 10-15 feet, hardy in zones 4-8. Some of the best varieties for zone 4 include 'Prairie Fire' (rounded 15-20', prolific pink-red blooms in May and purplish foliage and dark red bark similar to cherry tree bark. Bradford Pear:  This tree must be mentioned, not because of it’s reliable performance, but because of it’s serious weaknesses. It is less susceptible to fungal disease. Underground runners will send up suckers, which need to be removed when then tree is dormant. Reaches 15-20 feet. The trees require full sun and thrive in moist, fast-draining, aerated soil. The Selection of Hardy Ornamental Trees for Midwest and Northern Climates Continues to Grow. A very popular cultivar of Aesculus. ‘Ivory Silk’ flowers heavily at a young age with a rounded to oval shape. But the early blooms may be susceptible to late frosts, particularly in zone 4. leaf spot or powdery mildew or bothered by leaf miners, borers or scale. Is the soil sandy, gravelly, clay, or a mixture of these? Gardeners who have grown ‘Polar Joy’ in Minnesota zone 4 have raved about its’ hardiness even with no protection. Russian olive is very adaptable to soil and moisture conditions. It grows from 6 to 12 feet with “weeping” branches, drooping toward the ground. 'Venus' may also be hardy to zone 4, if you can find one. In spring, a heavenly array of star-like blooms appear. The foliage turns yellow, orange, or red in fall. They generally grow well in most ordinary soils but prefer moist, well drained.. A small tree or large shrub with a crooked trunk and small dark green leaves which are offset beautifully in June with frothy white flower clusters. Shiny bronze bark is very showy against a snowy landscape, a primary reason for planting this tree. Creamy flower clusters appearing in spring are quite fragrant. Fall foliage is red with fruit. Reaches 20-30 feet and 25-30 feet wide. It bears red fruits in late summer and wonderful reddish-purple autumn foliage. Many of the crabs form flower buds quite early, making them susceptible to frost damage. Dry conditions may cause leaf scorch and a general decline in the tree’s health, so make sure it receives adequate moisture in dry periods. Birch generally have multiple trunks and an oval form. Within a couple of years, they will surpass a larger transplanted specimen. This evergreen small tree produces red lantern-shaped flowers in during late spring and early summer. Branches are stiffly weeping, and beautiful in winter when covered with catkins. Ornamental cherries are perfect trees for small gardens. Female catkins are produced in spring, are pollinated, and form fruit. Use heading cuts to encourage dense growth and thinning cuts made close to the trunk to maintain the tree’s shape. Leaves are compound, multiple fine leaves on each leaf stem., The leaves are one of the first to open up in spring. The natural form is a large shrub, but garden centers have been grafting this willow to a hardy trunk and pruning to an elegant tree. Is the planting location in full sun, a half-day sun, or shade? Is the soil moist and friable, or compacted like cement? Many large shrubs are easily pruned to a small ornamental tree, such as viburnums, late lilacs and winged euonymus. Spring foliage is bright green edged in pink and white on red stems. Magnolia 'Butterflies' so far has proven to produce a more spectacular spring bloom every year since 1999 here in zone 4, so bud damage has not been a problem. This tree does require a maintenance commitment, not just to maintain a tree form, but it can be a moderately aggressive spreader. These are smallish trees, reaching a height of around 15 to 30 feet. Excellent small ornamental tree for a woodland garden or near a patio. It is often confused with the Amelendhier arborea Downy Serviceberrry. PeeGee Hydrangea: This hardy little tree packs a big punch for it's size. Their spring blossom is breathtaking and will benefit pollinators as well as being a feast for the eyes. Foliage: Large leaves are drooping and dark green, 5 leaflet, coarse texture. They also provide food and shelter for our birds and small mammals. Ranging in size from 15 to 25 feet, with rounded, oval, pyramid or weeping shapes, you can find a crab tree for any spot. This petite, tough tree is native to dry, open woodlands and hillsides of southern New England. 15 Allegheny Serviceberry is very similar to Amelanchier arborea Downy Serviceberry. They add depth and character to any garden and not only provide lovely blooms, but also attractive berries, showy fall color and food for the birds. The fall color is exceptional. A smaller birch which is very hardy is the Betula pendula ‘Youngii’. Wrap the stems/trunk with a collar or hardware cloth available at garden centers to protect them. Grow in full sun for best autumn color. This is a clump form shrub that can be pruned to tree form, or available at nurseries in a single trunk. Birch tend to have a shorter life expectancy than most trees and grows quite quickly. Offering beauty, grace, flower abundance, and shade, the Okame Cherry is a spectacular addition to any home. A dwarf tree is a smaller-sized tree, typically used in ornamental gardening. Small evergreen trees hold their leaves all year, with a few varieties bringing seasonal interest with flowers or berries. It blooms a bright rose red in mid to late spring. Tolerates windy areas. It is hardy to zone 3. The 10' shrub Carlesii, with masses of sweet spring blooms, would be an excellent candidate for pruning to tree form. Foliage: Dark green, 5 leaflet, coarse texture. Check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to see if you can grow this tree. Native to Europe, it has wavy-edged leaves and large acorns with bristly cups. Amelanchier Shadbush and Downy Serviceberry prefer a filtered shade if possible and moist to wet soil. In spring the male catkins produce a lot of pollen. This Serviceberry is often sold in a tree form with a single or multiple trunks, and is fairly easy to maintain the form. Ornamental trees, generally 6 to 25 or 30 feet, typically add year round interest with beautiful shapes, spring flowers and fall colors, berries or seed pods. It has an oval to rounded form and is hardy in zones 5-7. The spreading is relatively slow, not nearly as aggressive as species sumac. In consistently moist soil it will grow tall and fast. Box 4301 The shrub may still be in bloom after snow is on the ground. In many countries, Hinoki cypress are evergreen trees that are planted in small gardens for their ornamental … 781.275.252 5 ~ info@newenglandnurseries.com All permanent greenery, wreaths, garland, trees, picks & stems, tree ornaments, and window candles 25% off The lemon green foliage turn to intense scarlet and orange in autumn. Growing to 20 feet high, and 20-30 feet wide, this fast growing tree produces 6 inch white blooms in spring. Drawbacks in a garden or landscape:  prone to insect, disease and canker problems; suckers; constant “litter” under the tree; and prone to wind and ice limb breakage. This Minnesota native is hardy to zone 4, and reaches 10-15 feet, with a 20-25 foot spread. Ideal for wet open sites. Soil Preference: Prefers moist, fertile, well drained soil, will tolerate average soil. Hardy to zone 2, pest and disease resistant. Hardiness claims have been made for zones 3 and 4, but I have never seen a Fringe tree north of zone 5. Look for disease resistant foliage. The blooms are larger than the original Serviceberry hybrid, creating a spectacular display in early spring. Planting in shade or semi-shade may reduce the amount of blooms. You do not need to have gardening experience to tackle this and it is a great way for people who do not consider themselves gardeners to contribute to returning natives to the local landscape. It's typically more disease-resistant than its North American cousin, flowering dogwood. Bright green foliage turns brilliant yellow-orange or red in fall, one of the first trees to color. Both birds and butterflies are attracted to this flowering ornamental. This will help bring back the microorganisms in the soil and hold moisture. It will reach 18-25’ high, and up to 25’ wide. River Birch produce both male and female flowers. 'Grandiflora' is slightly smaller, and ‘Tardiva’ is also a little smaller, blooming in August. Horse Chestnut bleeds extensively and should be pruned midsummer after new growth has matured and bloom period is done. There are plenty of lovely options in trees for small yards, including the common witch hazel. At full maturity it can grow to 15 feet with a spread of 15 to 30 feet. The bark and young stems of Mountain Ash trees are susceptible to rabbit and rodent damage in winter. After August the blooms turn pinkish bronze and hold on through winter. Rose Tree, Polar Joy:  Full sun to part shade  Hardy in zones 4-7. Witch Hazel: (Hamamelis virginiana ‘Common Witch Hazel’)  Full sun to part shade  Flowering tree  Hardy in zones 4-8. Known for their syrup and brilliant fall colors, people come from all over to taste and see the goodness of sugar maples. This small low maintenance tree adds immeasurable value to your home. The petals gradually turn from white to pink. In ten years time it will only reach about 6 feet, and you can keep it sheared to control size as a shrub. Some are pre-pruned to tree form at the nurseries. If sold on it’s own roots, it will creep across the ground. Reaches 20 feet high. But the leaves are also the first to drop in autumn, with no color change. Maximum sizes - 2.5" caliper for shade and ornamental trees and 6’ Height for conifers. The flowers will attract bees and butterflies in spring, the berries will attract birds which minimizes berry litter. Fringe tree is a slightly rounded and open shaped tree that produces panicles of white “fringed” flowers in late spring. An ornamental tree can be a rose tree or a grafted evegreen, even a topiary evergreen. So many more! With a trunk almost 17 feet in circumference, this is a magnificent specimen of the turkey oak (Quercus cerris), 64 feet high, New England’s largest. To 25’ high and wide. The gray green fine foliage is particularly striking against the backdrop of dark evergreens. Portland, Maine 04101 Pussy Willow ‘Kilmarnock’:  (Salix caprea)  Full sun Hardy in zones 4-8.  “Kilmarnock’ is the most common pussy willow cultivar for garden use. ‘Embers’ foliage is bright red in autumn. The color on young leaves and branches is slightly more intense, and growth habit is slightly more upright and spreading. Many large shrubs are easily pruned to a small ornamental tree, such as viburnums, late lilacs and winged euonymus. The outstanding ornamental features from spring through fall make ‘Autumn Brilliance’ an excellent specimen tree in the home landscape. Hardy to zone 3. Abundant flower heads make great dried flowers. Most spring flower shows are spectacular, especially on the larger trees. The bark and young stems of Hawthorn trees are susceptible to rabbit and rodent damage in winter. Japanese Willow: 'Hakuro Nishiki' Full sun  Hardy in zones 4-9. Small and dwarf ornamental trees benefit from spring fertilization. Grow in full sun for best fall color. The Okame Cherry tree is the perfect focal point for your landscape. These small but mighty trees are perfect for a petite front or backyard, patio space or small garden. It prefers a moist fertile soil, but will tolerate wet conditions. Does beautifully in a large container. Frequent pruning may be necessary to maintain the tree form, and it is known to reseed itself. The graceful horizontal branching of this dogwood is rare in northern hardy trees (see also the Hawthorn). Unpruned it makes a great screening hedge, pruned produces an excellent specimen plant. Mountain ash is resistant to pests, with the exception of borers. Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’. The only notable difference is Allegheny Serviceberry has a smooth hairless leaf, purple-bronze new growth and a sweeter juicier berry. Wrap the stems/trunk with a collar or hardware cloth available at garden centers to protect them. Amelenchier have a lovely form that is perfect against a shady woodland setting or in a shrub border. Hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a slow-growing ornamental evergreen tree.This type of small cypress tree is native to Japan and it has a number of beautiful dwarf cultivars. They evolved here in northern New England. Sometimes known as the musclewood tree because of the bark’s muscular twist. Crimson Spire™ oak (Quercus robur x Q. alba ‘Crimschmidt’): This unique oak tree is very tall — up to 40 feet — but remains fairly narrow at just 15 to 20 feet wide (yes, that’s quite narrow for an oak!). Before choosing a tree for your location, you must take the time to determine your site conditions and match them to the plant requirements from the descriptions above: To recreate native woodland soils add a thick mulch of composted leaves (often available from your town recycling) or aged hardwood bark. Maintaining a tree form will require occasional pruning, easiest to maintain if purchased pruned to tree form. Moisture: Average water needs, may be sensitive to drought, Foliage: 1-3” simple elliptic leaves, finely toothed, shiny green, Blooms: Lightly fragrant drooping clusters of small white blooms in April or May. Another variety of the ‘Hakuro Nishiki’ is also available, the ‘Flamingo’. The tree stands in a small park. The berries mature from magenta red to purple to dark purple-black, reaching ripened maturity in June, often called Juneberry because of it. Rose pink fruit in fall turns blue-black. The fruit puts on a show of it’s own, being similar in size and color to a raspberry. Will tolerate some shade. Use small and dwarf trees to add a point of interest, shade a patio, or enhance an entryway. Wrap the stems/trunk with a collar or hardware cloth available at garden centers to protect them.Reaches a height and spread of 10-15 feet. Cornus kousa (Kousa Dogwood) is a small, deciduous flowering tree or multi-stemmed shrub with 4 seasons of interest. Japanese Tree Lilac: Full sun  Zones 3-7. Some find the fragrance unpleasant up close, but not objectionable otherwise. This tree is sometimes referred to as oleaster. European Mountain Ash, ‘Sorbus aucuparia’ is hardy in zones 4 to 7, and reaches about 20-40 feet tall, so also a little on the larger side. ), 'Donald Wyman' (upright, rounded to 20'. Even a 2 foot trunk produces a more interesting 'shrub'. Spidery yellow flowers have a spicy fragrance, blooming in October and November after foliage begins to drop. 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