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    Don't let square footage keep you from a beautiful garden. Grumpy Gardener Steve Bender shares 5 trees that are sure to liven up your space.
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  • @mr.knight4110
    @mr.knight4110 3 роки тому +4

    I love any one that encourages planting trees

  • @drinny26
    @drinny26 3 роки тому +3

    We have red buckeyes in my neighborhood in New York. They are soooo beautiful. I have okame cherry trees in my yard and I love them!

  • @gardencali-arkansasstyle6995
    @gardencali-arkansasstyle6995 3 роки тому +2

    I love the variety colors of Maple trees😉

  • @chill_roblox_player7026
    @chill_roblox_player7026 4 роки тому +2

    honestly I love every tree

  • @maestrodotcom547
    @maestrodotcom547 3 роки тому

    3:45 😂😂😂 I cracked up with that analogy. I’ve never heard that before. Great commentary throughout!

  • @Alwayslivinggood
    @Alwayslivinggood 5 років тому +3

    I love this guys personality... he's funny as hell

  • @johnr5252
    @johnr5252 Рік тому

    Crape Myrtle’s are nice because they give you color in late summer and come in a variety of sizes and colors.

  • @outdoorztime2923
    @outdoorztime2923 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for the information (mainly about the Japanese Persimmon). I love planting for wildlife and my family alike.

  • @HerrSchmidt42
    @HerrSchmidt42 6 років тому +13

    I live in the Mojave Desert, spring is a two week period in early March.

    • @sharonletchford5787
      @sharonletchford5787 3 роки тому

      Wow, That's amazing, I can't imagne how you manage. So far away.

  • @lizmiddleton2382
    @lizmiddleton2382 2 роки тому

    Thanks!!!

  • @user-on7zd8yi8g
    @user-on7zd8yi8g 3 роки тому +5

    No Redbud? I’m definitely growing one this fall!

  • @MaryGraceRSanao
    @MaryGraceRSanao 4 роки тому

    True. I tasted it very delicious. Thanks sir

  • @a_noelles
    @a_noelles 2 роки тому

    #2 is beautiful. So is #3.

  • @ashleybailey5473
    @ashleybailey5473 2 роки тому +1

    Didnt even mention crepe myrtle! ❤

  • @farooqsaadat
    @farooqsaadat 3 роки тому +1

    In hot weather areas can these trees grow well??

  • @seascape0881
    @seascape0881 3 роки тому

    Wow love this video! A lot of beautiful trees….gonna make it hard to choose hahaha! 😁❤️

  • @stevevickers2129
    @stevevickers2129 3 роки тому +1

    A+

  • @adrianlouviere7650
    @adrianlouviere7650 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much for your help and guidance.

  • @shubhamraj922
    @shubhamraj922 5 років тому

    Thankyou

  • @aussie.clippa
    @aussie.clippa 3 роки тому

    I was thinking of Japanese persimmon and you mentioned at the end

  • @ralphbiggers928
    @ralphbiggers928 4 роки тому

    We have a Colorado Spruce in our front yard. It's big. And went up to 35 ft High

    • @flavio81686
      @flavio81686 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/W6kd2FF9x4g/v-deo.html

  • @nativenygardens187
    @nativenygardens187 6 років тому +2

    Scarlet Buckeye, Carolina Silver Bell, top on our list! great video

  • @Nancy-V
    @Nancy-V 3 роки тому

    I need flowering trees on the beach. What can survive storms in Mexico beach areas?

  • @sammylyons5432
    @sammylyons5432 3 роки тому +2

    this helped me so much thank you for making this :)

  • @gardencali-arkansasstyle6995
    @gardencali-arkansasstyle6995 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful Trees

  • @georgeking8008
    @georgeking8008 7 років тому +81

    This is a very informative video but it would have been nice to know the zones these trees prefer.

    • @beautifulmedicine6219
      @beautifulmedicine6219 6 років тому +4

      I thought the same thing???

    • @TT-nh2od
      @TT-nh2od 4 роки тому +8

      Quick google search will solve that

    • @ejohnson3131
      @ejohnson3131 4 роки тому +6

      These trees will grow in any of the lower 48, so you’re safe. I would add serviceberries, vitex (chaste) tree and desert willow as they’re more valuable to wildlife in North America than a Japanese maple, for example.

    • @georgeking8008
      @georgeking8008 4 роки тому +4

      @@ejohnson3131 Thank you.

    • @midraju3771
      @midraju3771 3 роки тому

      @@ejohnson3131 ఝ

  • @mattrost2574
    @mattrost2574 3 роки тому +2

    I would add redbud, dogwood and weeping Japanese katsura.

  • @lecutter9382
    @lecutter9382 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the advice on the Japanese persimon tree!

  • @youjohnnie
    @youjohnnie 2 роки тому

    These will do good in east texas?

  • @Lilahlu13
    @Lilahlu13 11 місяців тому

    Would help if you stated the zones they grow in

  • @joshreames493
    @joshreames493 Рік тому

    Does anyone know the name of the variety of the Japanese Maple featured at the 0:44 mark? What a gorgeous Japanese Maple - so much so that I will 100% be getting one if I can track the variety name down! Thanks for any and all recommendations! :)

  • @nancybennett9265
    @nancybennett9265 6 років тому +1

    I've seen the Carolina Silverbell growing in a shady spot. I bet it grows much better in the sun. Thanks for the suggestions.

  • @lynnglidewell7367
    @lynnglidewell7367 9 місяців тому

    I myself love the 100 ft tall monsters.

  • @lizmiddleton2382
    @lizmiddleton2382 2 роки тому

    Going to make a list which ones to buy!! Great information 👍

  • @hawthornetree646
    @hawthornetree646 5 років тому +25

    No crepe myrtle? Beautiful tree in the South.

    • @vorong2ru
      @vorong2ru Рік тому

      It's very frost tender

  • @nothingiseverperfect
    @nothingiseverperfect 3 роки тому

    THIS IS AWESOME THANK YOUUUUUU

  • @nothingiseverperfect
    @nothingiseverperfect 3 роки тому +1

    Ohh I DEFINITELY GOTTA DO THIS

  • @desperado77760
    @desperado77760 6 років тому +1

    I really liked this video Steve, it's the first of yours that I have seen. Thanks.

  • @p.j.d.8199
    @p.j.d.8199 3 роки тому

    I too am in central Ala, did you buy the Okame online or at a local nursey? Cost? Will that one grow in 1 acre of woods?

  • @bluejay3945
    @bluejay3945 3 роки тому +4

    Great choices. I would add Japanese styrax. Just planted “Evening Light “ which is a columnar cultivar suitable for small areas. The pink styrax is a jaw dropper.
    Stewartia is another outstanding slow growing tree for smaller gardens. Seems to prefer part sun to filtered sun. The blooms are amazing
    Euschapis japonica or Korean sweetheart tree is an outstanding small tree with a truly amazing fall berry display. The favorite tree introduced by JC Raulston . Enough said.
    Acer griseum the paperback maple is like a fine wine. The bark when lit by the late afternoon sun is a photo opportunity. As are any of the snake bark maples. Although hard to find Acer conspicuum “Phoenix “ cannot be beat for winter bark display
    Not a big fan of our native fringe tree but my chionanthus retusus or Chinese fringe tree is amazing
    Have to cut down my Japanese persimmon this year . Some type of disease. Never got a ton of fruit because of damn squirrels

  • @fredericmaloof8597
    @fredericmaloof8597 3 роки тому

    I'm in the SW. It's very hot and dry here and freezes in the winter, zone 7b..
    What little trees?

  • @UmberOne757
    @UmberOne757 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks! Very informative.

  • @richard-fy2mu
    @richard-fy2mu 3 роки тому

    Zone 8B full son, clay dominate soil, Must not spread itself, over 15 feet produce seeds or propagate itself beyond small garden Yard still recommend your number one? It is fabulous a well as crepe myrtle.

  • @walkergeorgina
    @walkergeorgina 2 роки тому

    River Birch??? I wonder if okay to plant around 10 feet from house??

    • @steffsophie
      @steffsophie Рік тому

      Plant half the width of mature canopy size from house minimum

  • @HeatherValentineMsFoodie
    @HeatherValentineMsFoodie 4 роки тому +1

    I need to know zones because I am 5000 above sea level in the mountains with 4 months of snow...

    • @flavio81686
      @flavio81686 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/W6kd2FF9x4g/v-deo.html

  • @naifh7618
    @naifh7618 3 роки тому

    I'm from mcca in saudi arabia wich the sun so strong all the year wich tree is suitable for our weather? in summer 40 celsius

  • @migueljaime7079
    @migueljaime7079 4 роки тому +1

    where can i buy a japanese maple tree? and also is it wise to plant here in southwest texas?

    • @flavio81686
      @flavio81686 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/W6kd2FF9x4g/v-deo.html

  • @mrscorpio007ify
    @mrscorpio007ify 5 років тому +1

    Hello, Are the roots of the Okame Cherry Tree invasive?

  • @CVenza
    @CVenza 3 роки тому +1

    What zone are these trees? What would be good for zone 9b? Great video by the way.

  • @susanmazzanti5643
    @susanmazzanti5643 6 років тому

    Thanks for the ideas. I had some idea of how big trees will grow because of the big old oaks that are in my back yard. They killed the pine across the yard from them. I would like a small tree to put back there further from the oaks and maybe another for my large front yard.

  • @nyfan9215
    @nyfan9215 3 роки тому +1

    Lol all the trees he showed are massive..

  • @JolleanSmith
    @JolleanSmith Рік тому

    Love the inclusion of native trees. I am curious though, how do you know what a tennis ball tastes like? 😆

  • @Reddylion
    @Reddylion 6 років тому +1

    nice.

  • @mblazemicrosoft
    @mblazemicrosoft 6 років тому

    What type of plants are they.perennial or seasonal.and what hardizone they have.

  • @athenamissinghome619
    @athenamissinghome619 3 роки тому +1

    You forgot to mention the zones. ????????

  • @d.hamilton1282
    @d.hamilton1282 Рік тому

    I like native trees and have a Japanese maple and it get diseases.

  • @airislatip4977
    @airislatip4977 5 років тому +2

    I have question? Can these trees grow in equator zones?

  • @mazharunnisaa8546
    @mazharunnisaa8546 3 роки тому

    Where can I get these trees. I’m from southern India. Or is there any possibility for shipping?

  • @antoniogonzalez3317
    @antoniogonzalez3317 3 роки тому

    Which one of the Japanese maples cancer Vive when wet soil like in South Carolina Myrtle Beach area

  • @Wrexxxx
    @Wrexxxx 7 років тому +29

    I’d love to know the name of the Japanese maple that grows only 3 feet tall as well. I’d buy it immediately

    • @wagnerminakawa
      @wagnerminakawa 4 роки тому +10

      It is called Momiji here in Japan. There are several variations and species. Even here it is not so easy to plant in a vase.
      If you wish I can send you some links.

    • @dianaoliveira2330
      @dianaoliveira2330 4 роки тому

      @@wagnerminakawa can it grow in tropical area?

    • @שמשוןהגיבור-כ1ס
      @שמשוןהגיבור-כ1ס 3 роки тому

      @@wagnerminakawa 4+57🌿🌿

    • @dloc1980
      @dloc1980 2 роки тому

      I have a low rise Japanese maple that is 3’ tall for 10 years. Great looking specimen

  • @parijatjadhav6795
    @parijatjadhav6795 5 років тому +2

    Sir where from i can buy it

  • @Frank020
    @Frank020 4 роки тому

    Hi any of these grow fast? I need shade in CA high dessert, but only have a small backyard.

  • @desireemoody2747
    @desireemoody2747 2 роки тому +1

    I have questions:
    1. Are the trees good for zone 9 high heat dry areas.
    2. Do the trees have invasive roots?
    3. Do the persimmon trees attract feeders like birds and squirrels?
    4. Are crepe myrtle a good variety for small spaces?
    5. Are there any willowy small trees that are good.

    • @ThreeRunHomer
      @ThreeRunHomer 2 роки тому +1

      Crepe myrtles come in all sizes. For a small space choose a dwarf or semi-dwarf variety. They can take the heat but if it’s an arid-dry location, they might not thrive. They definitely like the humid south.

  • @彭-q5c
    @彭-q5c 3 роки тому

    What is the name of the maple tree that appears at 31 seconds in the video?

    • @dormetheus
      @dormetheus 3 роки тому +1

      It's a japanese maple " Orange-ola"

  • @jobrannan9561
    @jobrannan9561 4 роки тому

    I live in Texas south of San Antonio

    • @flavio81686
      @flavio81686 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/W6kd2FF9x4g/v-deo.html

  • @moonbeam2951
    @moonbeam2951 6 років тому +1

    I love your channel! Subscribed. Thank you for sharing! :)

  • @Aldama0909
    @Aldama0909 3 роки тому

    Im trying to grow a mesquite.

  • @5877user
    @5877user 6 років тому +4

    Japanese maples have to grow in compost in my garden in California bc the clay soil kills them.

  • @STtinydancer105
    @STtinydancer105 3 роки тому +4

    Small means something different to me I guess 🤷🏾‍♀️ 15 to 20 feet is not small.
    A lemon tree is small to me 😅

  • @zainabhashimi
    @zainabhashimi 4 роки тому

    How does one plant a cherry blossom tree? I am sorry if I sound too ignorant but the videos on youtube don't really help. where do I start? Is importing an option?

  • @tonypaul5489
    @tonypaul5489 4 роки тому +4

    We can only dream about these trees in India...

  • @arinehai6917
    @arinehai6917 5 років тому

    Is it possible to put thuja at home?😊

  • @abbaskumbhar1113
    @abbaskumbhar1113 4 роки тому +1

    I want to buy all

  • @Noohozz111
    @Noohozz111 3 роки тому +1

    Can i get this in kerala

  • @chill_roblox_player7026
    @chill_roblox_player7026 4 роки тому

    I live in Alabama

  • @asianassassin5082
    @asianassassin5082 4 роки тому

    Is there a japanese maple tou reccomend for Florida m

  • @aluckygal
    @aluckygal 7 років тому +74

    you said small spaces dude! 30' feet is not small.

    • @girlbornagain9587
      @girlbornagain9587 6 років тому +8

      aluckygal Maybe you're looking for dwarf trees not small trees.

    • @itsnouramoonlight5013
      @itsnouramoonlight5013 5 років тому +4

      He lost me after the Japanese maple 🍁 the rest are huge

    • @stitch1318
      @stitch1318 4 роки тому

      Hahahaha

    • @dojo1249
      @dojo1249 Рік тому +1

      isnt dwarf and small about the same?

  • @Arikunx3
    @Arikunx3 3 роки тому

    i have 10 fruit trees and they arent dificult at all, but the sakura and amaryllis are so hard to me xD

  • @JD-oz7sd
    @JD-oz7sd 5 років тому +1

    I know, how is this small? That’s huge!

    • @raulm2868
      @raulm2868 5 років тому +1

      J D Cindy Wagner they’re called dwarf trees. 20-30 feet is considered small.

    • @CrisCris88888
      @CrisCris88888 3 роки тому

      @@raulm2868 wow

  • @alter2055
    @alter2055 3 роки тому

    I saw this as homework xd

  • @eleum1515
    @eleum1515 5 років тому +2

    what's a colorful, fast growing tree that grows in Nashville, TN?

  • @noel888
    @noel888 4 роки тому +1

    Did he say small trees? I thought he was referring to 5 to 8 feet sizes. BTW, i agree with his choices, but he should have entered Crepe Myrtles, my favorite.

  • @richardyin8698
    @richardyin8698 4 роки тому +9

    can you recommend a Japanese maple thats drought tolerant, dwarf in size, and thrives in full sun ?

    • @Nohandleideas
      @Nohandleideas 3 роки тому +2

      YES!!!! Definitely

    • @steffsophie
      @steffsophie Рік тому

      I've researched I don't think there is one. Same for dogwood sapling too.

  • @GurpreetSingh-jo2vv
    @GurpreetSingh-jo2vv 5 років тому +1

    Can we grow them in india? If there is 20percent chance, then pls tell from where i can get them?

    • @PiecesOfNature
      @PiecesOfNature 4 роки тому

      Northern part maybe

    • @sm3675
      @sm3675 4 роки тому

      India is very hot. Only if you live in the mountains you can grow these. But I say go on google and specifically search for trees that do good in india.

  • @QueenBee-xd1xk
    @QueenBee-xd1xk 3 роки тому +1

    Talladega nights hands

  • @Armlesscrayon
    @Armlesscrayon 4 роки тому

    Dunno how I ended up here as I’m in zone 3...lol...I can’t grow Japanese maples but...Korean maples or the new series of North Wind are a good substitute. They are small trees.

  • @mefp9889
    @mefp9889 3 роки тому +1

    Thought this was about trees for small places or small gardens 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @justineginther2444
    @justineginther2444 6 років тому +1

    people always whine about taking care of any landscape Its just pure laziness they have. just don't have anything not even grass if yall are too lazy to maintain it t. Loved your presentation and I have 4 japanese maples and a Flowering Yoshimo weeping cherry tree throughout our 5 acres

    • @michaelanger1392
      @michaelanger1392 5 років тому

      Justine Ginther i live in a neighborhood that is HOA and my neighbors spent 260 thousand dollars for their home they hate doing any kind of yard work they hate mowing the lawn i don't understand why people spend alot of money to livea a beautiful neighborhood and dont even keep up with their appearance of their place, they should move outin the woods or in an apartment complex where all the landscaping and yard mowing is done for you

  • @RugbyNick6
    @RugbyNick6 4 роки тому

    You should only be planting Japanese trees in Japan.
    The red buckeye is stunning.

  • @cherylabelseth3099
    @cherylabelseth3099 6 років тому

    Can grow Japanese maple 🍁 in zone 4 South Dakota, Around Rapid City.

  • @Cindy-ng6sx
    @Cindy-ng6sx 5 років тому +4

    20 feet is not a small tree , we are looking for small 😂

    • @raulm2868
      @raulm2868 5 років тому +1

      Cindy Wagner they’re called dwarf trees. 20-30 feet is considered small fyi.

    • @SUISHOUakaJordan
      @SUISHOUakaJordan 5 років тому

      @@raulm2868 and you can always control the size with the pot size if thats too big still

    • @YSLRD
      @YSLRD 4 роки тому +1

      Comparatively small. Standard trees are 60- 100 ft. These things are more like shrubs.

  • @sammolsoi7226
    @sammolsoi7226 5 років тому +1

    Can i grow in india??

  • @Luvhugging
    @Luvhugging 5 років тому

    What small tree's for Virginia?

    • @hawthornetree646
      @hawthornetree646 5 років тому

      Karen Boothe * red bud, dwarf magnolia, crepe myrtle

  • @cadmium7435
    @cadmium7435 6 років тому

    Do these grow in southern india

  • @CosmicStargoat
    @CosmicStargoat 6 років тому +6

    I'm glad you didn't say *Bradford Pear* Some dumbasses are still recommending these nightmares. Worst tree ever.

    • @sandra02111978
      @sandra02111978 6 років тому

      Ruthless Goat why is this?

    • @CosmicStargoat
      @CosmicStargoat 6 років тому +1

      I'll find the Southern Living article....for some reason it won't let me paste the link. Where to begin? Weak wood, grows weak crotches, the heavy foliage makes the tree subject to explosion in storms. The flowers stink and worst of all, the tree has gone rogue, creating a monster of an invasive hybrid with 6 inch thorns that will wreck the tires of a John Deere tractor. Pretty tree when young, but a nightmare when it grows up. Everyone is removing these things, but it may be too late.

    • @sandra02111978
      @sandra02111978 6 років тому +1

      Ruthless Goat Thanks so much. I’m looking to plant new trees and will definitely avoid it. I’ll Google the article. Thanks again!

    • @CosmicStargoat
      @CosmicStargoat 6 років тому +1

      You will not be sorry. There are much better choices.

    • @EddaElid
      @EddaElid 5 років тому

      Funny you should mention this tree. I recently obtained quotes for landscaping the front yard and one landscaper put 4 of them lined up like soldiers right up. Against the front of my home. Glad I read your comment.

  • @benjaminlees428
    @benjaminlees428 2 роки тому

    Should be magnolia

  • @ioanasilviag
    @ioanasilviag 3 роки тому

    trees grow!🤯😂

  • @kiran241503
    @kiran241503 5 років тому

    Can we grow Japanese Maple in the climatic conditions like India?

  • @keridane9381
    @keridane9381 3 роки тому

    Are Japanese Maples invasive?

  • @mdashikuzzaman8464
    @mdashikuzzaman8464 4 роки тому

    I suggest golden shower tree