'Perfect for compact yards, Magnolia 'Ann' is a striking dwarf tree that comes highly recommended,' says Alex Kantor, owner of Perfect Plants Nursery. 'At full size, it will reach no taller than 10 ...

Dwarf fig trees, which have sweet purple or green fruit and large leaves, ... Dwarf Fig Tree. Ficus carica. Planting areas: USDA Zones 8 to 10. Some varieties developed for zones 5 to 7.

Zone 5 10-12 FEET 'Morris Blue' Korean pine ( Pinus koraiensis 'Morris Blue'): After it spends a few years in a pot, you'll love how this evergreen enriches the garden year-round.

Great Plant Pick: Prunus laurocerasus ‘Mount Vernon,’ dwarf English laurel. Plant “Mount Vernon” as a low informal bed border or small hedge, or as a groundcover under trees and large shrubs.