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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Gabriella Dyson

Trees never to plant in a small backyard – 7 varieties that will overwhelm a limited space

Large green trunk and red bark of a Eucalyptus Gum tree .

While towering trees with expansive branches have their appeal in spacious gardens, choosing the wrong trees for a small backyard will overwhelm a limited space and cause more harm than good.

When selecting the best trees for small yards, it's just as important to understand which trees you should avoid to create a beautiful and manageable space. Factors like root invasiveness, growth rate, and ease of maintenance are all important, and while large varieties are visually striking, they can damage property and present a number of challenges.

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