Help choosing a tree

I have an area next to the house 2m long 1m wide, that is full sun most of the day, looking for a very small tree that will have a canopy to create some shade, it also is very close to where private drainage pipes run

Any suggestions?

 

If the area is against the house wall then I would say a tree isn't an option. The roots will extend to the house footings with possible damage to those once established. They would also be difficult to remove. Even a shrub in that area could create the same problems. I wouldn't plant any tree close to drainage pipes, I've experienced the damage done in the past by a previous occupiers planting.

 

If you want a small tree, I'd suggest cover the area with weed membrane and get some very large containers for the shrubs or trees to stand on it. That way the pipes and foundations are safe

 

I purchased a Gleditsia sunburst, winter befor last. Planted it in a round container +- 30" across and some 24" deep. It took OK and sprouted. Even though in a young stage, it was very attractive. Now this year it is once again breaking out and adds attraction to the garden. Around the base, I have an assortment of hardy geraniums etc.

 

Agree totally with Sheal, I wouldn’t plant a tree there Clueless76.....”next to the house “ and “close to drainage pipes” ???
CarolineL’s suggestion for containers is a sensible one or why not consider perennials? Tall persicarias, sanguisorbas, veronicastrums, salvias, miscanthus or calamagrostis grasses, thalictrums etc.???

 

Here’s a pic, so corner of house and I’ve scraped the slate to where the drainage pipe runs to, there was a 6ft Californian lilac here when we moved in leaning up against a shed, and without the shed, had to go and this caused no problem to any drainage, ideally I’m looking for shade for the dogs to lay under as this part of the garden has sun 90% of the day

 

Sorry Clueless76, I still think a tree in that situation would be risky but you would probably get away with a shrub.

 

All taken on board, thank you all!

I thought I was p**sing in the wind but if a solution was out there someone on here would of had it!

Maybe a ghastly sunshade is my next option

 

A tall but non aggressive grass like calamagrostis would make 5 or 6’ every year thus creating summer shade, movement, sound and tactility. Overdam has variegated foliage and purplish beige flowers all summer
Karl Foerster has green foliage on slightly bigger plant.
Self supporting too

 

How about a pergola for climbing plants. That would give you shade @Clueless76.

 

That would definitely be interesting there @Sheal ! Creating a little separate room behind ❤️

 

Well it's better than a sunshade.