Small trees with round tops are very effective, appealing and extremely desirable. They form beautifully dense round crowns on clear stems. They are perfect trees for incorporating into garden design work or individually into a small garden space. They also work spectacularly well when planted along garden pathways, driveways or avenues.
Small round top trees are slow growing and keep improving as they age. They should be annually pruned to maintain their outstanding crown shape and effect.
| Trees with round tops | Height | Spread | Flowers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common ash / Fraxinus excelsior Nana | 3-5m | 2-3m | No flowers |
| Dwarf Indian bean tree / Catalpa bignonioides Nana | 4-6m | 2-3m | No flowers |
| False acacia / Robinia pseudoacacia Umbraculifera | 4-6m | 4-6m | No flowers |
| Field maple / Acer campestre Nanum | 4-7m | 2-3m | Yellow |
| Globe flowering cherry / Prunus fruiticosa Globosa | 3-5m | 2-3m | White |
| Horse chestnut umbrella form / Aesculus hippocastanum Umbraculifera | 5-7m | 4-6m | White |
| London plane Alphens Globe / Platanus acerifolia Alphens Globe | 4-7m | 3-4m | White |
| Norway maple / Acer platanoides Globosum | 5-8m | 3-5m | Yellow |
| Small-leaved lime / Tilia cordata Green Globe | 6-8m | 4-6m | White Inconspicuous |
| Sweet gum / Liquidambar styraciflua Gumball | 3-8m | 2-4m |
