Best Small Ornamental Tree For Front Yard of Townhouse

Question From: 
Joanne in  Cronulla,  Sydney NSW

 

Nature of problem: 
Require information as to best small ornamental tree to plant in front yard of small townhouse complex

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
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Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
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Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
not known

 

How often do you water the plant:
only when it rains

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
4 hrs

 

What type of plant is it:
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How long since you planted it:
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Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
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Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
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What other treatments have you given the plant: 
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Other Comments: 
Presently we have a Rubinia tree which is too big for the area and too problematic with the suckers. Want to replace with a small ornamental tree, without berries and require no pruning for easy care. Thanks

 

Answer:  Hi Joanne, You didn’t give me any indication how tall a “small tree” is to you. I guess that you mean a shrub to about 8m tall. If so, try a bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis) variety would work: the cultivar ‘Slim’ is a good one, but most are good.   Don