small trees to plant near house
Choosing the right small trees to plant near house foundations and outdoor living areas can transform your property without causing future problems. Well-placed compact trees can provide privacy, soften harsh lines, attract birds, and frame pathways or entryways—all while fitting beautifully into smaller New Zealand gardens. Selecting trees with non-invasive roots, modest canopies, and controlled heights is essential for harmony between house and landscape.
Magnolia liliiflora Nigra (Magnolia Tree Nigra)
Magnolia liliiflora Nigra, commonly known as Black Lily, is a stunning tree that bears masses of large and showy, purple flowers from late winter through into summer. Flowering begins on the naked stems before the foliage emerges. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide and can easily be contained with trimming. Magnolia Nigra is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a mixed planting, added to a cottage garden, planted around outdoor living areas, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.
Pittosporum 'Small Ball'
Pittosporum 'Small Ball' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its naturally rounded growth habit, dense foliage, and tidy appearance. This dwarf variety provides year round structure and colour while requiring very little maintenance, making it ideal for modern landscapes and smaller gardens. Its neat form makes it perfect for low hedges, borders, containers, and feature planting. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, Pittosporum 'Small Ball' is a reliable shrub that delivers lasting visual appeal and practical landscaping benefits throughout the year.
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