Be sure you buy the correct variety!ĭogwoods ( Cornus kousa and Cornus florida) For instance, some cultivars of weeping cherry trees are very large, whereas others stay relatively small. One thing to remember is that the cultivar (the specific “name” of the tree) is important here, as sizes vary among types of trees. As an added benefit, many of the small trees we mention here are wonderful ornamental trees and have gorgeous spring blossoms. They’re all around 10-30 feet tall so will fit into a smaller yard and can be planted closer to nearby structures than their larger brethren. Here are our top recommendations for smaller trees that grow well in northeast Ohio. Or, better yet, plant a tree that stays small! Then be sure to plant it far enough away from sidewalks, homes, overhangs, or any other structures so that it will not become an issue as it grows. To avoid this hassle (and cost!), check the mature height and width of a tree before you purchase and plant it. More often than not, the tree grows too large for the area where it has been planted and has to be removed. While pruning can sometimes help keep larger trees from crowding a building, power lines, walkways or other structures, you cannot rely on pruning to make a naturally large tree into a smaller one.
But most of the trees grown here in northeast Ohio get quite tall and wide – some can reach heights over 100 feet! When you bring home a small sapling to plant, it can be difficult to imagine just how large it will be when it’s full-grown. One of the biggest tree planting mistakes we see homeowners make is that they underestimate the mature size of the tree, especially the spread.
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