Trees can provide shade, beautiful the yard, and add to your overall enjoyment of your home. If you have a small yard that wouldn't benefit from a towering oak or pine tree, you can schedule tree trimming each year keep the size of the trees in check. If you’re opting for new plantings, however, certain types will suit your space more than others. Here are a few tree choices that arborists recommend to homeowners because of their small stature.

What Naturally Small Trees Will Fit Your Yard? 

1. Vitex

Also called the chaste tree, this plant naturally has a growth pattern more like a shrub that reaches eight to 15 feet tall. With the help of an arborist, this species can also be trained to grow to 20 feet. They are naturally narrow, with a spread of only 10 to 15 feet, and they attract butterflies with their purple lilac-like flowers.

2. Japanese Maple

if you're looking for a tree that will blaze with color in the fall, choose the Japanese Maple. There are a range of varieties with different colors, including flaming orange or dark purplish-red. There are dwarf varieties as little as two feet tall, and many more options that stay under 15 feet for years.

3. Dwarf Apple

Depending on the variety you choose, dwarf apple trees can be as small as eight to 10 feet in adulthood. Other fruit trees also come in similar dwarf varieties. They still produce plenty of fruit for your family to enjoy.

4. Star Magnolia

This is another gorgeous flowering tree or shrub. It grows 15 to 20 feet high and 10 to 15 feet wide. The beautiful white flowers will fill the yard with a sweet fragrance in spring, and the leaves turn yellow in fall.

5. Crape Myrtle

This is another choice that offers a wide range of sizes—from 15 to 35 feet. The blossoms can be white, purple, pink, or red. They're especially ideal if your soil is poor, because they'll thrive in conditions other trees wouldn't.

To consult an arborist about the best trees for your yard, contact Absolute Tree Service in Omaha, NE. Serving Douglas County for 15 years, their fully insured and licensed arborists are knowledgeable and reliable, and they are committed to providing timely, flexible tree service. Call (402) 208-4964 or visit their website to get started with a free estimate.