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Can anybody recommend a small tree?

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hiddenhome · 14/03/2014 22:39

It will be for a small, south facing front garden. It can't be over about six feet high and I don't like anything flowery (apart from blossom).

I like Japanese maples, but apparently, they don't like full sun.

I don't like anything with a weeping shape, it has to be properly tree shaped ifyswim.

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FunkyBoldRibena · 14/03/2014 22:45

Amelanchier x grandiflora ballerina.

Beautiful tree. Wonderful blossom. Berries in June. Leaves turn amazing red in autumn. Nice shape. It has it all with knobs on.

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Parietal · 14/03/2014 22:45

look on the RHS plant finder website. there are lots of types of maple (Acer) and I'm sure one would be suitable. But 6ft high is very small for a tree. what about a nice shrub? e.g. viburnum davidii?

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Parietal · 14/03/2014 22:46

sorry, plant selector is the thing you want

apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/

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FunkyBoldRibena · 14/03/2014 22:47

Or if you want the maple, go for Acer Griseum. Paper bark maple. Completely fantastic and will be fine in full sun. In fact, all maples will be fine in full sun, who told you they wouldn't be fine in full sun?

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hiddenhome · 14/03/2014 22:47

I have a tree obsession Blush

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hiddenhome · 14/03/2014 22:48

I've just been on a site that has Japanese maples and it says they like partial shade.

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hiddenhome · 14/03/2014 23:08

Yes, on second thoughts, perhaps a shrub might be better. There are some that can have tree shapes apparently.

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Rhubarbgarden · 15/03/2014 07:57

Yes don't put an Acer in full sun. I tried it once. Scorched leaves. Amelanchier is your tree.

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FunkyBoldRibena · 15/03/2014 08:00

That's really odd - all my acers are in full sun.

Anyhoodles; Amelanchier Canadensis for a shrub-like Amelanchier.

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