Small spaces call for small trees. However, there’s no motivation behind why you can’t have a great time with your landscaping, regardless of whether you don’t have a lot of room. Choosing a flowering tree can have a significant effect on a small yard. Here are a few suggestions for small flowering trees that are extraordinary for North Texas.
Crepe Myrtle
We could not blog about small flowering trees in North Texas without starting with Crepe Myrtles (likewise spelled Crape Myrtle). These hardy trees are the absolute most popular flowering trees in our area. They produce numerous rounds of pompous, fragrant flowers all through the mid-year, and we love them for it. They endure our alkaline soils and don’t need a lot of water. There are numerous assortments, sizes, and tones available. However, think about a National Arboretum cultivar because they are more resistant to disease and pest issues common to Crepe Myrtle trees.
Redbud
On the off chance that you need to add a splash of shading to your yard, Redbud trees are delightful ornamental trees that produce purplish-pink blooms in early spring. You’ve most likely seen this tree adorning neighborhood parks, side of the road, and other public spaces. At maturity, Redbuds typically reach between 15 to 20 feet, making them perfect for a small room. There are several cultivars available from nurseries in our area, and the Texas Redbud is known to be drought and heat-tolerant. Work with a greenhouse that can recommend the best Redbud tree for your yard.
Mexican Plum
The Mexican Plum is a Texas native that produces fragrant white flowers in the spring and edible fruit, which people and natural life the same can appreciate. Its leaves go from yellow to red to purple in the fall, making this tree a magnificent centerpiece to any North Texas yard. Even though it leans towards a reasonable measure of water and very much drained soils, it is tolerant of drought and alkaline soils. The fruit is considered attractive. However, it tends to be a bit messy, and I know that a few branches develop thorns.
Hawthorn
Hawthorn trees are also Texas natives with small white flowers that transform into bright red berries, which the neighborhood’s natural life appreciates. Their fall tone is a dark red. These trees lean toward some shade, so they are perfect for a small yard that is mainly covered behind a building or fence. They incline toward a reasonable measure of water yet endure drought and ineffectively drained destinations. There are several assortments available, so work with a nursery that can assist you with determining the best one for your yard. In case you’re a bird watcher, consider planting a Hawthorn tree. A wide assortment of birds makes the most of their flowers in the spring and fruit in the fall. Their foliage additionally upholds numerous caterpillar species, while honey bees love their nectar-rich flowers. That combo settles on hawthorns a decent planting decision for the individuals who need to help pollinators. Concerning why birds like them so much, that has to do with the “thistle” part of hawthorn. The prickly stems highlighted on numerous Hawthorn species make them a proper nesting and safe house alternative for birds. They can plunge among the Hawthorn’s branches to get away from falcons and different hunters.
Texas Mountain Laurel
The Texas Mountain Laurel is another Central Texas native that makes the perfect complement tree for a small space. It’s a multi-trunked evergreen shrub or small tree that produces lovely, drooping bunches of blue-purple blooms that smell like grape candy. It likewise produces a smooth seed unit yet knows that its seeds are poisonous, keeping them away from youngsters and creatures. The Texas Mountain Laurel requires little water and is incredibly drought tolerant. Even though it leans towards poor, rough soil, it endures very much drained and alkaline soils.
Texas Vitex
Additionally called a Texas Lilac, the Texas Vitex is another top choice among Texas landscapers. It’s a shrub or small tree that develops quickly and requires little maintenance, although it needs some pruning to build up the trunk structure. It produces spikes of lavender or white blooms in the late spring. The Vitex is heat, drought, and pest tolerant. It likewise endures alkaline soils. Even though specialists trust it is native to China, India, and Europe, it has been developed in the U.S. for many years. It is considered a shrub or tree that functions admirably in xeriscape scenes or nurseries.
Others
On the off chance that none of the trees we’ve referenced so far seem like the right fit for you or your yard, likewise investigate the Mexican Buckeye, Desert Willow, Crabapple, Rusty Blackhaw, or Goldenball Lead tree. In case you’re as yet uncertain, connect with our group at TreeNewal. Our specialists can visit your property to make an appraisal and recommend the best tree for you.
Things to consider when planting your small tree
There are a couple of things you need to think about when choosing and planting your new tree. If you’d like assistance with your tree installation, contact TreeNewal. We’re glad to help you with any progression all the while. Something else, here are a couple of tips for tree planting:
While selecting your shrub or small tree at the nursery, make sure to check the trunk and branches for wounds or harm because of harsh handling or incorrect pruning. Likewise, stay away from trees with roots that seem restricted, squashed, or wrapped around the outside of a modest root ball or container.
While choosing where to plant your new tree, you’ll need to pick a spot with the right soil conditions, drainage, openness to the sun, and space. Additionally, be mindful of buildings. Whatever the tree’s crown’s normal width, cut that number down the middle, and that is how far you should plant your tree away from any buildings.
When planting your new tree, first distinguish the tree’s trunk flare, which is the place where the trunk extends at the tree’s base. The trunk flare ought to top out of the soil, so the opening you burrow ought to be a few times as wide as the root wad of your sapling, yet sufficiently profound that the trunk flare will be somewhat obvious once planted.
After you place the tree in the opening, guarantee that it’s straight before backfilling. Settle the tree by packing soil around the root ball and afterward eliminate any wrapping, string, or wire. Continue to refill the opening tenderly yet solidly. It would help if you tried not to make air pockets in the soil, which could dry out the roots, so use water to settle the soil around the root ball.
Try not to treat the soil during planting. However, mulch once you have adequately refilled the opening. While mulching, spread a layer of natural matter on top of the soil, starting a couple of inches from the trunk flare. The mulch layer should be two to four inches thick — anything beyond what could cause issues with dampness and oxygen levels in the soil.
TreeNewal’s ISA Certified Arborists can help!
Suppose you have questions or worries about choosing the best flowering trees for a small space. In that case, TreeNewal has ISA Certified Arborists in staff and a group of profoundly qualified tree care specialists that can help. Our professionals have been taking care of trees in the DFW area for over 39 years and are incredibly educated about Texas’ native and non-native trees. Our arborist services include tree planting, tree trimming, tree care, tree nutrition, insect and disease management, and significantly more. You can study us on our site at TreeNewal.com or call us today for an appointment.
