Probably better with a specimen shrub rather than a tree. Amelanchier ( already mentioned ) is really a shrub, but can be treated like a tree if you get the right specimen to start with. It also depends how much time and inclination you have to prune and tidy it, and where you locate it. It's light and airy and has good three season appeal. The spindle tree is another one which could be suitable - Euonymous alatus.
If you can put it off centre too - more in a corner - that may be better. The area outside your garden is a factor in making that decision.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Mine are in pots, keeps them behaving themselves, if you dont want your I can give it a goog home, remember, an Acer is not just for Christmas, its for life!!!
Two weeks ago we went to Cornwall for 2 days my Daughter and her 2 kids (5 and 6) stayed here to look after the dogs and water the garden,apparently, Kaitlyn (6) came running in and said "theres a Turkey on the lawn", my Daughter went out to discover it was a tiny dead baby bird - it wasnt a Turkey, if she was an inner city child with no knowledge of such things you could understand the incorrect identification, but her other Grandad has shares and works at an organic farm, so she has seen all the animals and birds up close and personal, that a good laugh though!!!
The J Parker catalogue arrived this morning. There is a whole section of small trees at the back for small gardens, I am busy trying to choose one. I'm sure they have an online catalogue if only for ideas.
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Thanks guys, have always wanted a tree but think you are right. I am probably better looking at miniature varieties.
Probably better with a specimen shrub rather than a tree. Amelanchier ( already mentioned ) is really a shrub, but can be treated like a tree if you get the right specimen to start with. It also depends how much time and inclination you have to prune and tidy it, and where you locate it. It's light and airy and has good three season appeal. The spindle tree is another one which could be suitable - Euonymous alatus.
If you can put it off centre too - more in a corner - that may be better. The area outside your garden is a factor in making that decision.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Mine are in pots, keeps them behaving themselves, if you dont want your I can give it a goog home, remember, an Acer is not just for Christmas, its for life!!!
Two weeks ago we went to Cornwall for 2 days my Daughter and her 2 kids (5 and 6) stayed here to look after the dogs and water the garden,apparently, Kaitlyn (6) came running in and said "theres a Turkey on the lawn", my Daughter went out to discover it was a tiny dead baby bird - it wasnt a Turkey, if she was an inner city child with no knowledge of such things you could understand the incorrect identification, but her other Grandad has shares and works at an organic farm, so she has seen all the animals and birds up close and personal, that a good laugh though!!!
The J Parker catalogue arrived this morning. There is a whole section of small trees at the back for small gardens, I am busy trying to choose one. I'm sure they have an online catalogue if only for ideas.