In recent years, a family pf plants has emerged that has added a whole new dimension to the landscape. Many naturally dwarf trees and a number of shrubs which have been grafted or trained as trees have been introduced that seldom exceed 8 feet in height. The following are some of the more popular and new varieties
Caragana arborescens
Weeping Caragana5'
Weeping form of a Peashrub creating a cascading effect with fine textured foliage and yellow flowers in the spring. Good accent plant where space is limited.
Walker - Cutleaf form with very fine, fern-like foliage.
Cornus racemosa
Gray DogwoodDeep green foliage turning to a deep burgundy in fall. White flowers are followed by white fruit which are highly sought by songbirds.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora'
Peegee HydrangeaVery showy, large conical white flowers appear in late July and early August changing to a pink color in autumn. Flowers are beautiful in fried floral arrangements.
Malus
Dwarf Flowering CrabapplesA number of flowering crab varieties are available which offer the same desirable characteristics of the full size crabs while reaching less than half their stature.
Camelot - (10') A new dwarf cultivar with striking fuschia-pink flowers. Good disease resistance.
Coralburst - (8' high and 12' wide) Coral red buds followed by light pink flowers and 3/8" red fruit
Firebird - (5'high) and 8'wide) A slow growing variety. Its white spring flowers are followed by small, dark red fruit which persists into winter.
Tina - (6' high by 8' wide)
Morus alba 'Chapparal'
Fruitless Weeping MulberryCascading slender branches create and attractive accent plant resembling a form similar to weeping willow.
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
Dwarf Korean Lilac Tree FormStriking small, globe shaped tree that makes an eye-catching accent plant anywhere it is used. Very fragrant lilac colored flowers are produced abundantly in late spring. A number of other dwarf lilac varieties are being grafted into tree forms.
Viburnum lentago
NannyberrySmall tree with attractive glossy green foliage that turns into burgundy in the fall. Clusters of single white flowers are produced in spring and followed by blue fruit in late summer.
