Best kind of trees for small back garden?

ThomasLPDNO

Hey guys. I have a 22x30 back garden that is virtually an empty shell at the moment. I'd like to put a tree or two back there, but don't want something that will get too large since it's so close to the house. Any recommendations on trees that will give a bit of shade without becoming overgrown and intrusive?
Thank you!

DangerMouse

Dwarf fruit trees might be nice.

DM

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ThomasLPDNO

Thanks DangerMouse. I'll have to look into fruit trees. I really hadn't thought about them at all. It would be nice to be able to actually eat some of the fruit as well!
My last home had a few young trees when we moved in and it took them about 6 years to offer any shade. I know larger trees are more expensive to buy though. Guess I'll have to price some different sizes out.
Thanks again.

DangerMouse

Check local nurseries for dwarf trees, they fruit and grow fast, but not too tall.

DM

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chrisn

It would help a little to know where you are, Florida would have different species than Alaska

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sdsester

It would be nice to know where you are. I love dwarf fruit trees if you can commit to maintaining them. They are not going to give you much shade though. There are many, nice, standard size but small, low maintenance trees that would be better choices for that.

You should get your hands on books from the library listing trees suited to your climate. Most books categorize them by size and other characteristics. Your arborist may have a list of trees he/she would like to see planted for urban forest diversity, disease and insect resistance, etc.

Do you think you want evergreen or deciduous trees? If evergreen would you like conifers or broader leaf type evergreens?

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shadytrake

Where are you located? I prefer to plant native trees to the region with the exception of Japanese Maples (which I love). Down here in the south, Riverbirch trees are exceptional shade trees that are not invasive but just as their name suggests, they can handle soggy soil. They would not be suited to you if you live in the desert.

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