Small Garden Trees

Trees for Smaller Gardens for Sale

Smaller garden trees are essential in your planting scheme as they give your garden height and structure without taking too much space and light. Many in our range put on some of the best displays of flower and foliage in spring and many will light up the smallest space with wonderful autumn colouring. 

But if you cannot find what you are looking for here, then take a look at the other garden trees in our range. The planting and delivery season for bareroot trees is November - March. You will receive an e-mail the day before your plants are due to arrive.

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  1. Robin Hill Amelanchier

    Amelanchier, Robin Hill - Standard

    Amelanchier arborea 'Robin Hill'
    6-8 & 8-10 Standards

    • Small, upright & bushy.
    • Spring flowers & autumn colour.
    • Edible fruit.
    • Not suitable for chalk.
    • Max. Height 10 metres.
    • Bareroot delivery only: Nov-Mar
    • RHS AGM
    From £59.88  Inc VAT

  2. Amelanchier canadensis in April

    Amelanchier, Snowy Mespilus - Standard

    Amelanchier canadensis
    6-8 & 8-10 Standards
    • Small, upright & bushy.
    • Spring flowers & autumn colour.
    • Edible fruit.
    • Not suitable for chalk.
    • Max. Height 8 metres.
    • Bareroot delivery only: Nov-Apr
    From £59.88  Inc VAT

  3. Bay Laurel

    Bay Trees - Laurus nobilis

    Bay Trees - Laurus nobilis
    • Glossy, neat evergreen foliage
    • Provides structure and formality
    • Aromatic
    • Disease resistant
    • Sun or partial shade
    From £8.34  Inc VAT

  4. Himalayan Birch

    Birch, Himalayan - Standard

    • Smooth white bark. Airy canopy.
    • Not suitable for chalk or shade.
    • Max. Height: 20m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £38.34  Inc VAT

  5. Paper Bark Birch Paper Bark Birch

    Birch, Paper-Bark - Standard

    Betula papyrifera
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Pale, peeling bark. Good autumn colour.
    • Prefers damp soil. Not suitable for chalk.
    • Other Sizes: Bareroot Saplings.
    • Max. Height: 25m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £46.08  Inc VAT

  6. Silver Birch in Autumn

    Birch, Silver - Standard

    Betula pendula
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Native. Prefers damp soil.
    • Silver-white Bark. Small diamond leaves.
    • Other Sizes: Bareroot Saplings.
    • Max. Height: 20m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-April
    From £34.20  Inc VAT

  7. Betula utilis jacquemontii Snow Queen

    Birch, Snow Queen

    • Final height/spread: 7 x 3.5 m
    • Foliage: deciduous, green
    • Soil: well drained
    • Use: avenue, specimen, woodland, small garden
    • Features: white peeling bark, spring catkins, autumn leaf colour
    From £75.12  Inc VAT

    Out of Stock

  8. Prunus Accolade

    Cherry, Accolade - Standard

    • Early flowering.
    • Suitable for small gardens.
    • Pink blossom.
    • Max. Height: 6m
    • RHS AGM
    From £33.00  Inc VAT

  9. Prunus subhirtella Autumnalis flowers

    Cherry, Autumnalis - Standard

    Prunus subhirtella Autumnalis
    6-8 & 8-10 Standards
    • Winter flowering cherry.
    • Narrow, slender tree. Casts light shade.
    • White blossom.
    • Max. Height: 10m
    From £33.00  Inc VAT

  10. Prunus subhirtella Autumnalis Rosea

    Cherry, Autumnalis Rosea - Standard

    Prunus subhirtella Autumnalis Rosea
    6-8 & 8-10 Standards
    • Winter flowering cherry.
    • Narrow, slender tree. Casts light shade.
    • Pale pink blossom.
    • Max. Height: 10m
    From £33.00  Inc VAT

  11. Prunus sargentii

    Cherry, Prunus sargentii - Standard

    Prunus sargentii - 6-8 & 8-10 Standards
    • Large, spreading tree.
    • Red-bronze young leaves.
    • Superb autumn colour.
    • Pink blossom.
    • Max. Height: 19m
    From £33.00  Inc VAT

  12. Prunus hillieri Spire

    Cherry, Prunus Spire - Standard

    • Prunus hillierii Spire.
    • Sizes: 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Very upright - ideal in small gardens
      • small, soft pink single flowers in April with red eyes
    • Max. Height: 6m
    • Bareroot Delivery: Oct-Mar.
    From £33.00  Inc VAT

  13. Prunus Shirofugen

    Cherry, Shirofugen - Standard

    Prunus Shirofugen - 6-8 & 8-10 Standards
    • Wide spreading tree.
    • Late flowering.
    • Pink-White blossom.
    • Max. Height: 8m
    From £33.00  Inc VAT

  14. New New
    Mount Fuji Cherry Blossom

    Cherry, Shirotae / Mount Fuji - Standard

    • Final height/spread: 6m x 6m
    • Foliage: deciduous, amber autumn leaves,
    • Use: specimen
    • Features: scented white spring blossom, great spreading shape
    • Soil: well drained
    • Native: no
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit


    From £33.00  Inc VAT

    SOLD OUT FOR THE SEASON

  15. Cotoneaster Cornubia

    Cotoneaster, Tree - Standard

    Cotoneaster Cornubia - 6-8 & 8-10 Standard Trees

    • Edible fruit.
    • Red berries are held into late winter.
    • Semi-evergreen.
    • Max. Height: 6 metres.
    • Bareroot delivery only: Nov-Mar
    • RHS AGM
    From £33.00  Inc VAT

    Out of Stock

  16. New New
    Butterball Crab Apples in October

    Crab apple, Malus Butterball

    • Malus 'Butterball'
    • Final height/spread: 5m x 5m
    • Foliage: deciduous
    • Use: specimen
    • Features: white spring blossom, yellow-orange crab apples
    • Gold autumn colour.
    • Max. Height: 6m
    • Soil: well drained
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Oct-Mar.
    From £27.50  Inc VAT

    SOLD OUT FOR THE SEASON

  17. New New
    Gorgeous Crab Apples in November

    Crab apple, Malus Gorgeous

    • Final height/spread: 4m x 3m
    • Foliage: deciduous
    • Soil: well drained
    • Use: ornamental, specimen, culinary
    • Features: blush pink/white flowers, red fruits
    From £27.50  Inc VAT

    SOLD OUT FOR THE SEASON

  18. Old, large Malus Charlottae Crabapple Old, large Malus Charlottae Crabapple

    Crabapple, Malus coronaria Charlottae

    • Malus coronaria Charlottae
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • American. Pink buds & White, violet scented flowers & fruit.
    • Sizes: Big standard trees only.
    • Max. Height: 9m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £38.40  Inc VAT

  19. Everest Crab Apple blossom

    Crabapple, Malus Evereste - Standard

    • Malus 'Evereste'
    • Native. Pink buds, white flowers, orange fruit.
    • Gold autumn colour.
    • Max. Height: 6m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Oct-Mar.
    • RHS AGM
    From £27.50  Inc VAT

  20. Golden Hornet Crabs

    Crabapple, Malus Golden Hornet - Standard

    • Malus 'Golden Hornet'
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Native. White-pink flowers, bright yellow fruit. Good pollinator for orchard apples.
    • Max. Height: 8m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £38.40  Inc VAT

  21. Malus hupehensis

    Crabapple, Malus hupehensis - Standard

    • Chinese Crabapple
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • China. White-pink flowers, red fruit
    • Won't pollinate other apple trees.
    • Max. Height: 8m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £38.40  Inc VAT

  22. Malus John Downie

    Crabapple, Malus John Downie - Standard

    • Malus 'John Downie'
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Native. Large orange-yellow fruit are best for jam, jelly etc.
    • Max. Height: 7-8m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £27.50  Inc VAT

  23. Malus Liset

    Crabapple, Malus Liset - Standard

    • Malus Liset
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Holland. Deep red buds & fruit, lighter red flowers. Purple young leaves.
    • Max. Height: 6-8m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £38.40  Inc VAT

  24. Crabapple, Malus Magdeburgensis - Standard Crabapple, Malus Magdeburgensis - Standard

    Crabapple, Malus Magdeburgensis - Standard

    • Malus Magdeburgensis
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Germany. Bright red buds, big pale pink flowers.
    • Max. Height: 9m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £38.40  Inc VAT

  25. Direktor Moerland Crabapple Flower Direktor Moerland Crabapple Flower

    Crabapple, Malus moerlandsii Director Moerland

    • Malus moerlandsii - Director Moerland
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Purple young leaves & fruit, pink flowers. V. disease resistant.
    • Max. Height: 7m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £38.40  Inc VAT

    Out of Stock

  26. Crabapple, Malus Profusion - Standard Crabapple, Malus Profusion - Standard

    Crabapple, Malus Profusion - Standard

    • Malus x moerlandsii Profusion
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • American. Masses of red flowers, blood red fruit. Copper young leaves.
    • Max. Height: 8m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £38.40  Inc VAT

    Out of Stock

  27. Crabapple, Malus Red Glow - Standard Crabapple, Malus Red Glow - Standard

    Crabapple, Malus Red Glow - Standard

    • Malus Red Glow
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Pink flowers, red fruit, good size for cooking. Purple young leaves.
    • Max. Height: 9m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £38.40  Inc VAT

  28. Red Sentinel Crabs

    Crabapple, Malus Red Sentinel - Standard

    • Malus robusta Red Sentinel
    • Asian. Pink flowers, fading to white. Red fruit is held on the branches.
    • Max. Height: 7m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Apr.
    • RHS AGM
    From £27.50  Inc VAT

  29. Royalty Crabapple in Bud

    Crabapple, Malus Royalty - Standard

    • Malus Royalty
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Canada. Pink flowers, deep red fruit. Purple leaves, red in autumn.
    • Max. Height: 6m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Apr.
    From £38.40  Inc VAT

  30. Malus Rudolph Blossom

    Crabapple, Malus Rudolph - Standard

    • Malus Rudolph
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Canada. Purple leaves, purple-red flowers, red fruit. Upright tree.
    • Sizes: Big standard trees only.
    • Max. Height: 7m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £38.40  Inc VAT

  31. Crabapple, Malus Tschonoskii - Standard Crabapple, Malus Tschonoskii - Standard

    Crabapple, Malus Tschonoskii - Standard

    • Malus tchonoskii
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Japan.Very upright tree, rich red autumn leaves.
    • Max. Height: 12m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £38.40  Inc VAT

  32. Malus Red Jade Crabapple Blossom

    Crabapple, Weeping Red Jade - Standard

    • Malus Red Jade - Weeping.
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Pink buds, pure white flowers. Little red fruits hang on branches into winter.
    • Max. Height: 4m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Oct-Apr.
    From £38.40  Inc VAT

  33. Elder, Variegated Box - Standard Elder, Variegated Box - Standard

    Elder, Variegated Box - Standard

    Acer negundo Flamingo - 6/8 Standards
    • Green leaves with cream margin & Pink tinge.
    • Any soil except chalk.
    • Sizes: Standards only.
    • Max. Height: 10-20m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £59.88  Inc VAT

  34. Korean Fir with Cones Korean Fir with Cones

    Fir, Korean

    Abies koreana - 15 - 30cms Saplings
    • Evergreen conifer, straight trunk.
    • Good screening tree.
    • Max. Height: 15m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £4.20  Inc VAT

  35. Laburnum vossii Flowers Laburnum vossii Flowers

    Laburnum, Golden Rain - Standard

    Laburnum vossii - 6-8 & 8-10 Standard Trees
    • Long strings of yellow flowers.
    • Any soil with decent drainage.
    • Max Height 9m
    • Bareroot delivery only.
    From £59.88  Inc VAT

    Out of Stock

  36. Acer Griseum Acer Griseum

    Maple, Paper Bark - Standard

    Acer griseum
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Chinese. Well drained soil.
    • Peeling Bark. Colourful leaves.
    • Other Sizes: Bareroot Saplings.
    • Max. Height: 10m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £35.94  Inc VAT

    Out of Stock

  37. Snake Bark Maple young trunk and leaves Snake Bark Maple young trunk and leaves

    Maple, Snake Bark - Standard

    Acer davidii George Forrest
    • Feather & 6/8 Standard Trees
    • Chinese. Moist soils. Sheltered sites.
    • Striking green bark.
    • Max. Height: 15m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £59.88  Inc VAT

    Out of Stock

  38. Acer Pensylvanicum Seeds Acer Pensylvanicum Seeds

    Maple, Striped - Standard

    Acer pensylvanicum
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • American. Moist, acid soils.
    • Small, bushy, upright tree. Striking young bark.
    • Max. Height: 8m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £88.80  Inc VAT

    Out of Stock

  39. Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer Trees Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer Trees

    Pear, Chanticleer - Standard

    Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer - 6-8 & 8-10 Standard Trees
    • Excellent foliage tree.
    • Any soil with decent drainage.
    • Max Height 10m
    • Easy to shape
    From £59.88  Inc VAT

  40. Pyrus salicifolia Pendula Pyrus salicifolia Pendula

    Pear, Weeping - Standard

    Pyrus salicifolia Pendula - 6/8 & 8/10 Standards
    • Small, round, weeping tree.
    • Ideal for lawn planting.
    • Sizes: Standards only.
    • Max. Height: 3m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £33.00  Inc VAT

  41. Sorbus aucuparia Sheerwater Seedling Sorbus aucuparia Sheerwater Seedling

    Rowan - Sheerwater Seedling - Standard

    • Sorbus aucuparia Sheerwater Seedling.
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Upright, compact tree. White flowers. Bright red berries. Great autumn colour.
    • Sizes: Big standard trees only.
    • Max. Height: 9m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £33.00  Inc VAT

  42. Sorbus aucuparia in Berry Sorbus aucuparia in Berry

    Rowan - Sorbus aucuparia - Standard

    • Sorbus aucuparia - wild, seed grown.
    • Sizes: 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Native. White flowers in June & red berries.
    • Max. Height: 10m
    • Bareroot Delivery Oct-Mar.
    From £33.00  Inc VAT

  43. Cardinal Royal Rowan Berries Cardinal Royal Rowan Berries

    Rowan - Sorbus Cardinal Royal - Standard

    • Sorbus aucuparia Cardinal Royal.
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Tidy, upright tree. Bright red berries.
    • Sizes: Big standard trees only.
    • Max. Height: 12m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £33.00  Inc VAT

  44. Sorbus cashmiriana berries Sorbus cashmiriana berries

    Rowan - Sorbus cashmiriana - Standard

    • Kashmir Rowan.
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Indian. Pink flowers & big white berries. Autumn colour, red leaf buds.
    • Sizes: Big standard trees only.
    • Max. Height: 9m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £59.88  Inc VAT

    Out of Stock

  45. Rowan - Sorbus Edulis - Standard Rowan - Sorbus Edulis - Standard

    Rowan - Sorbus Edulis - Standard

    • Edulis (also Moravica or Dulcis).
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Large leaves. Big red berries are the best for cooking.
    • Sizes: Big standard trees only.
    • Max. Height: 11m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £59.88  Inc VAT

  46. Chinese Mountain Ash Chinese Mountain Ash

    Rowan - Sorbus hupehensis - Standard

    • Chinese Rowan.
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Tidy, upright tree. Bluish leaves, white/pink fruit, red autumn colour.
    • Sizes: Big standard trees only.
    • Max. Height: 10m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £50.28  Inc VAT

  47. Joseph Rock Rowan

    Rowan - Sorbus Joseph Rock - Standard

    • Chinese Rowan Joseph Rocks.
    • 6/8 & 8/10 Standard Trees
    • Tidy, upright tree. Pale green leaves. Golden yellow berries. Exciting autumn colours.
    • Sizes: Big standard trees only.
    • Max. Height: 9m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £59.88  Inc VAT

  48. Rowan - Sorbus Sunshine Berries

    Rowan - Sorbus Sunshine - Standard

    • Sorbus aucuparia Sunshine.
    • Upright, compact tree. Dark green leaves
    • Golden yellow berries. Great autumn colour.
    • Max. Height: 10m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £33.00  Inc VAT

  49. Sorbus vilmorinii Berries Sorbus vilmorinii Berries

    Rowan - Sorbus vilmorinii - Standard

    • Vilmorins Rowan
    • White flowers & big white berries. Autumn colour, red leaf buds.
    • Crimson berries fading to white
    • Max. Height: 4m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    • RHS AGM
    From £33.00  Inc VAT

  50. Corkscrew Willow

    Willow, Corkscrew / Twisted

    Salix babylonica / matsudana Tortuosa - 60-80cms Saplings
    • Chinese. Corkscrew branches. Loves wet sites.
    • Sizes: Saplings only.
    • Good screening tree, ornamental in winter.
    • Max. Height: 9-15m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £4.38  Inc VAT

  51. Willow, Rosemary Leaf Willow, Rosemary Leaf

    Willow, Rosemary Leaf

    Salix eleagnos / rosmarinifolia - 60-80cms Saplings
    • European. Shrubby. Loves wet sites. Ideal for the coast.
    • Sizes: Saplings Only.
    • Good windbreak / screening.
    • Max. Height: 4m
    • Bareroot Delivery Only: Nov-Mar.
    From £2.34  Inc VAT

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