What is the best small tree to plant near a house?
Dwarf or semi-dwarf fruit trees like crabapples, cherry, and citrus trees or small varieties like japanese maples, california redbuds, or dwarf magnolias are all excellent options to plant near a home. Japanese maples are the hardiest dwarf ornamental trees. They grow in most climates in the united states and are adaptable to just about any soil. Knock out rose trees and the dwarf varieties of redbud trees and magnolia trees are also exceptionally hardy dwarf flowering trees.