Fast growing small tree for very small garden

Pat Sanders

Hi, I have a  very small windy garden and I would like to plant a tree that grows to about 12' to 15'  It will have to be planted very  close to a fence, the soil is clay.any one got any ideas?

GillyL

not really a good idea to plant any tree so close to a fence especially one which you want to grow so large,perhaps you should re-think.

Dovefromabove

How close to your house or drains, or those of other people?

Salino

....in my very small windy garden on the south coast, subject to wind from all directions, on heavy clay, I planted Sorbus vilmorinii about 1 foot from a 6 foot fence.... it's the only tree I know - 12-15 foot - that would fit the purpose.  Some years it's better than others, as summer gales can strip some of the leaves...

however, fast growing, and small, are something of a contradiction in terms... but have a look at that one if you're interested...

punkdoc

Some crab apples would fit the bill, although some would be too tall. There are also dwarf cherries.