11. Japanese Tree Lilac
If you’re crazy about lilac and its incredible subtle perfume, you should check out this small tree called the Japanese Tree Lilac. This species has elegant and soft creamy-white flowers during the early days of summer.
Autumn is not exactly the time to shine for this plant, but its dazzling copper-color bark is completely marvelous during winter. This tree can grow up to 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide, so it will easily turn your yard into a magnificent garden.
…Do you have any of these small trees in your yard? If not, are you planning on purchasing one? Tell us in the comments down below!
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Would be helpful if the zones the trees will grow in were included.
I have crepe myrtles – but his year (first time in about 40 years) the bark scale invaded our neighborhood – any recommendations for what to do – sprayed with Neem oil – and cut severely infected branches.
Which trees will grow on a wind swept, open hill 200 feet from the Bay of Fundy?
I like Rose of Sharon aka Althea. It comes in several colors—white, purple and pink are the colors I’m familiar with. It can be trimmed to look more tree-like or allowed to grow as a bush. My mother grew them when I was young.
Surprised to see the first picture of One I had out in California.
I forgot it’s name and wanted to get one for the NY area
Had a Japanese Maple in Woodland Hills, CA. It was supposed to be a miniature but it got reallly big. It was a beauty when the seasons changed. I do miss it.