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10 Perfect Patio Trees

Finding the perfect patio tree requires attention to two primary factors; its growth habit and the hardiness zone rating of the tree. That information helps you to select a tree that will thrive in your climate and fit in the allotted space. Also consider the tree's purpose: Do you want shade? A focal point? To add color? Luckily, there are many small trees to provide option for most climates, garden designs and space requirements.

  1. Deciduous Trees for Cool Regions

    • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) has brilliant pink flowers that appear before it sets its heart-shaped leaves. The redbud can reach 20 to 30 feet, and is viable in USDA zones 3 to 9.

      Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) grows slowly to 20 to 30 feet and features cinnamon-colored bark that peels away. Its leaves turn reddish in autumn. It is suitable for USDA zones 4 to 8.

      Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) includes varieties that grow from 6 to 25 feet with spectacular red leaves and attractive branching. It is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8.

    Deciduous Trees for Warm Regions

    • Flowering Dogwood has showy spring flowers.

      Star magnolia (Magnolia stellata) reaches 10 to 20 feet and features fragrant, white flowers early in spring. It overwinters in USDA zones 4 to 9

      Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) reaches heights of 10 to 20 feet. Its horizontal branching, showy spring flowers and fall color make it a favorite. It thrives in USDA zones 5 to 9

      Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) grows to 15 to 25 feet and is known for profuse white, pink or red blooms, attractive bark, and striking fall color in USDA zones 7 to 9.

    Evergreen Trees for Cool Regions

    • Mugo Pine provides year-round interest with its long needles and 1 to 2 inch cones.

      Mugo pine (Pinus mugo) grows to 15 to 20 feet and provides year-round interest with its long needles. Buy dwarf varieties such as "Compacta" or "Mops" if space is limited. It is hardy in USDA zones 2 to 7.

      Hinoki Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) has many cultivars. Dwarf varieties "Nana" or "Nana Gracilis" mature at just 3 to 6 feet. "Aurea," growing up to 25 feet, provides gold and green variegated foliage. It is hardy in USDA Zones 4 to 8.

    Evergreen Trees for Warm Regions

    • Meyer Lemon offers fragrant flowers, glossy dark green leaves and year-round fruit.

      Bay Tree (Laurus nobilis) has aromatic leaves used in cooking. Reaching heights of 6 to 25 feet, it makes a good privacy screen or hedge and can be grown in containers. It can be planted outdoors in USDA zones 8 to 10.

      Dwarf Meyer lemon (Citrus x meyeri), reaching heights up to 20 feet, offers fragrant flowers, glossy dark green leaves and year round fruit. The Meyer lemon is hardy down to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, but is best suited for USDA zones 9 to 10.

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