[coconut]

Looking for some suggestions for a small tree/large shrub. I know a "small" tree can be up to 30ft or so, but I'm definitely looking for something smaller than that!

I have an area between the front wall of my house, and the garden wall, that is about 11ft from wall to wall - or 9 ft of grass area from outside wall as far in as the path. The outside wall is about 4ft high, so it's an open area. It gets pretty much full sun, but is exposed to winds (we're at the top of a hill).

I want to plant a small/dwarf tree or large tree-like shrub in the area, and would love some suggestions. I'd like something with a bit of colour. It would be directly outside my dining room window, and if it's something that grows to be fairly tall, it will be outside the bedroom window above.

Thanks in advance.

[kindredspirit]

Drimys Lanceolata. (Mountain Pepper tree)

[Honey Monster]

Hi Coconut


Just going to throw a few personal favourites that are in your size range. Acer viridis, Acer griseum,Arbutus andrachnoides,Luma Appiculata,Cercis chinesis avondale ,Garrya elliptica and Disanthus cercidifolius .All beautiful small trees. Best of luck with your choice.

[James Kilkelly]

Look into Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' also know as the honeylocust.

[coconut]

Thanks very much for all the suggestions, I'm off to research them now.