Dwarf weeping trees

Is there such a thing? I just love the look of weeping trees but I only have about 8Sq feet for a new tree. Any ideas would be much appreciated!

There are some dwarfish willows (e.g. Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock') and birches (e.g. Betula pendula 'Youngii') that weep, but they don't look very good. The inevitable problem is that something small can't weep very much before it hits the ground.

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I am not an expert at all on trees and shrubs, but I have a weeping cherry that is supposed to stay small. I don't think it's a dwarf, but it can be trimmed to maintain the smaller size. Not sure if it would do well in your zone, but it's something to see in the spring here in the midwest!

Yes, weeping cherries are amazing! And so are willows...I SO wish I had room for those!

You might also want to check the Japanese Maples forum. There are quite a few that might fit your bill for the space, but the zone could be an issue and you did not mention what kind of exposure the tree will have (sun, shade, etc.).

Another thing to consider is whether there are miniature conifers that could fit the bill - the issue being that although they grow only a few inches or less each year, they continue growing that much into infinity. Again, I think your warm zone might be an issue for many conifers.

Here's my weeping redbud in bloom. It's in it's 3rd year and won't get any taller It's about 5 feet tall.

another shot

I have no idea how this one would perform in such a rediculously mild climate as San Diego, but Caragana arborescens 'Walker' is a diminutive weeper with deeply-dissected leaves. I've got 'Pendula' which has similar form, but retains the more typical foliage of the species. BTW, these trees area cold hardy to z2. We're talking practically artic zone cold.

Found a photo of the Walker...and it looks really nice.
http://www.pahls.com/library.cfm?plid=298&sq=type%3DTrees%20Ornamental


This next link has information about both the species...
http://www.daytonnursery.com/Encyclopedia/Trees_Shrubs/Caragana.htm

I have a 'Walker' and love it! My neighbor has a 'Penduala' which is planted about 25 feet from my 'Walker' and they actually look pretty nice near each other.

The Salix caprea weeping variety is very nice in the spring. Most are top grafted. Mine is not grafted and was staked trained to a height of 5'. In summer and fall you have to remind yourself of the spring show as this small tree looks a lot like Cousin Itt (minus the hat of course) for the remainder of the year. It has absolutely no fall color and lacks the sense to completely stop growing in the fall, hence there are ugly brown leaves that hang on until February and winter kill to prune. With judicious use of the pruners it does shape up nicely and is none the worse for the wear. Likes water. Watch out for borers.

http://www.fortunecity.com/bennyhills/pun/190/cousinitttheaddamsfamily.htm

Oh, those are all so pretty! That's just whar I wanted...Mary, what a pretty redbud you have there! (and I love the cousin It comparison, lol!)