There would need to be a problem with the soil conditions which would negate a small tree fairly near a house, and amelanchiers aren't hefty in any way. We have mature oaks, beeches, horse chestnuts, pines and monkey puzzles close to houses all around here.and in the path of all the prevailing wind/weather. Perhaps with light sandy soil it could be problematic, but not in heavy, wet clay.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
If you like Pampas grass @eloisewalsh8447867, then I recommend that you choose the dwarf version, Cortaderia pumila. It grows between 3-5 ft in height and 2-3 ft in width. It will cope happily with clay soil but you could add some organic matter to improve it. I have one that is about 10 years old now, it keeps a neat shape and looks good all year and is not aggressive like other varieties. The leaf edges are very sharp but as long as you wear gloves and long sleeves when planting or pruning it's very easy to maintain. Here it is last winter.
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We have mature oaks, beeches, horse chestnuts, pines and monkey puzzles close to houses all around here.and in the path of all the prevailing wind/weather. Perhaps with light sandy soil it could be problematic, but not in heavy, wet clay.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.