Also, how high is tall?

Best Dwarf Trees for Small Space Landscaping (Flowering. Mar 04, 9 of the Best Trees for Small Yards. 1 Prairifire Crabapple. Monrovia Zones 4 – 8 SHOP NOW. 2 Japanese Stewartia.

Prune after flowering to maintain shape.

igaguri_1Getty Images Zones 5 – 8 SHOP NOW. 3 Camellia Japonica. Craig McCauslandGetty Images Zones 7 – 9. 4 Royal Star Magnolia. Monrovia Zones 4 - 9. 5 Ribbon-Leaf Japanese Maple. Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins. With their pretty white flowers and pleasant aroma, Japanese Snowbell trees are a great, low-maintenance choice for small lots. They look best in spring but maintain their leaves into the fall.

Jun 20, These conifers are considered low-maintenance trees that need little care. They do require relatively well-drained soil that is also rich in organic matter, so compost may be necessary. Once established, spruce trees need regular watering, but pruning is not something that homeowners need to worry about, since these trees do best when their branches can grow all the way to the ground/5(68).

Dwarf Alberta SprucePicea glauca ‘Conica’. This dense pointed conifer is a perfect front yard Christmas tree for holiday lighting at small city homes. Dense growth means it’s also a great screen plant that won’t overgrow tight spaces.

Slow; reaches up to 8 ft. tall and 5 ft. wide. Zone: 2 – 8.