Smaller plants add a range of colors and textures to the landscape.
They also reduce future maintenance costs by eliminating the need for corrective pruning required to keep large trees within the confines of smaller properties. The following smaller trees are a few that merit consideration, are hardy in most areas of Pennsylvania, and should be asked for at the nursery. It is fairly drought tolerant and free of major pests. It will do well under the light shade canopy of taller trees, and has its own light shade pattern. Amur maple - Acer ginnala is one of the most hardy maples.