Below, you will learn about some of the most popular trees which can be added to your yard.
Dwarf Weeping Trees
Dwarf trees are typically compact and grow up to 10 feet tall. Many remain much smaller and bloom throughout the spring and summer months with beautiful flowers.
There are many varieties of weeping trees and some dwarf varieties which are perfect for growing in a smaller space.
Dwarf Weeping Japanese Maple
If you are looking for an ornamental type of weeping tree, then the dwarf weeping Japanese maple is a good choice. It typically grows between 4 and 8 feet tall, making it perfect for smaller yards with limited space. The leaves are unique and have five to seven lobes on each, while the foliage is often a red, burgundy, or orange color, especially in the fall.
There are fifteen varieties of dwarf weeping Japanese maple which grow well in USDA zones 5 to 9. The trees like to grow in full sun to partial shade and must be watered regularly.
Here are some varieties of dwarf weeping Japanese maples:
- Inaba Shidare Japanese maple
- Tamukeyama weeping Japanese maple
- Red select dwarf weeping maple tree
- Waterfall Maple
- Orangeola Japanese Maple
- Crimson Queen
- Red Dragon
- Acer palmatum Red Filigree
- Victoria’s Red Sensation Japanese Maple
- Ever Red Japanese Maple
- Octopus Japanese Maple
- Chika Japanese Maple
- Viridis Japanese Maple
- Garnet Japanese Maple
- Shojo Shidare Japanese Maple
Dwarf weeping cherry trees
Dwarf weeping cherry trees are popular for their ornamental value. They generally grow well in USDA zones 5 through 9 and can grow to a height of about 8 feet. These trees require soil that’s fertile and well-draining. They grow best in the full sun but can cope in areas that get shade in the afternoon.
There are many beautiful varieties of dwarf weeping cherry trees. Consider adding one of these trees to your yard:
- Japanese dwarf weeping cherry tree
- Snow Fountain dwarf weeping cherry
- Hiromi dwarf weeping cherry tree
Dwarf weeping willow trees
Weeping willow trees are also available in dwarf varies that can be grown in a pot or added to a smaller yard. These trees remain compact even when fully grown and have an umbrella-shaped canopy. They have small pointed leaves and bloom with yellow flowers known as catkins in the spring months.
The following varieties will remain between 4 and 10 feet at maturity:
- Purple weeping willow
- Kilmarnock weeping willow
- Pendula waterfall weeping willow
- Corkscrew Willow (Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’)
- Weeping pussy willow
- Salix caprea ‘Curly Locks
Dwarf weeping redbud trees
Dwarf weeping redbud trees grow between 5 and 6 feet tall and like full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. There are two very popular varieties of weeping redbud, known as lavender twist and ruby falls.
If you live in a cooler climate, you can plant a lavender twist weeping redbud as this variety is cold hardy and can cope with temperatures as low as -23F.
Other dwarf weeping tree varieties
- Chaparral dwarf weeping mulberry tree (also known as white mulberry)
- Weeping blue atlas cedar
- Dwarf weeping birch tree
- Weeping crabapple
- Pendula weeping Norway spruce
How to plant dwarf weeping trees
When planting these trees, make sure to take into consideration the amount of space that is available. Although the trees remain small, they shouldn’t be planted too close together, or they will be competing with each other for nutrients.
Also, be aware that some trees need more care than others, so do your research carefully before choosing one for your yard.
Dwarf weeping trees: Conclusion
If you love gardening and you want to plant beautiful trees in your yard, then a dwarf weeping tree is a great choice. There are many different varieties available so that you can find something that will work well in your specific yard. Do some research and choose the one that is right for you!