See through trees recommendations?

Randommoose1

Hi,

I am looking for possibilities for a tree that isn't dense but instead is reasonably see through, only making dappled shade. Silver birch is a good example which I already have elsewhere but it is too near a house to plant one of those. I can think of Amelanchier and some Sorbus (rowan) as I already have a young one of each of those but would like some more suggestions. Max height probably 4-6m but would consider from about 2m upwards.

It would be in full sun, soil is loam over clay, no drainage problems though, Gloucestershire, urban but a bit exposed because the wind comes over a large playing field.

Another option is pruning something to keep it thin enough (I enjoy pruning).

Any suggestions for other trees for me to consider?

Dovefromabove

Magnolia 

Loxley

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Busy-Lizzie

Cercis, the Judas tree. Different coloured leaves depending on variety and pretty pink flowers growing from the bark.

bertrand-mabel

Azara serrata Everygreen and flowers in late winter early spring. Can be pruned back.

robairdmacraignil

Tamarix ramosissima can be grown as a small tree but seems to have a more shrub like habit in the one I have growing. I have seen it growing as a tree but not sure if it was another variety. The feathery leaves are fairly see-through and it has some flowers in the early summer. I have a white flowered variety but here is an information page about a pink flowered variety.

Happy gardening!

Fairygirl

I'd always use Amelanchier or Sorbus [mountain ash not whitebeam] as they suit my conditions, but bear in mind that shrubs like Elder can also be grown as small trees.