small blossom tree

I want to get a small blossom tree for the front garden of my new house. I don't wantt something that is massive, something that is around human height would be good.

any suggestions?

 

Hi, lelly, not sure I've said hello to you.

When do you want it to bloom?

If it's the Spring you have all the Prunus varieties, cherries and plums. There's also the Cercis which I have but now know you guys can grow there, perhaps you in Warrington as I know that area, having friends in Bramhall and Cheadle.

There's also the Magnolias.

Give us a clue when you'd like something.

Welcome to GC and I hope you enjoy your stay with us.

 

There's not many trees that are human height unless grown in a tub. I got a small shrub prunus thats grafted on a tree stem that is coming into flower now - that is about that size . Pretty white stella flowers, and unusual shaped stems, so that when the flowers finish it is still interesting. Good autumn colour too. Prunus Incisa Kojo-no-mai (flight of butterflies).

 

Now that sounds nice, Fran. Wonder if it would cope with my heat?

 

There is one that I have got my eye on already that looks quite pretty, it the dwarf weeping willow "Salix caprea Kilmarnock". It looks like it has blossom on it but I think its just the catkins? It does look nice though, and it doesn;t look like it would take up loads of room in the front garden.

 

It may do - as long as its watered. Looking at the tree base used, it looks like a birch - but they sell it ungrafted as an ordinary shrub as well.

 

Amelanchier are small trees with white spring flowers and edible berries, good autumn colour too.