Trees can truly transform your front yard into a beautiful, lush, and green oasis. But they're also responsible for improving air quality and creating a haven for local wildlife. If you're looking to add to your front yard or boost its curb appeal, it's good to do a little research on the best small trees for front yard areas in Edmonton.
The Edmonton arborists at Trusty Tree Services have put together a list of beautiful trees that are perfect for your front yard in Edmonton and the surrounding areas. Check out these ornamental trees and deciduous trees when you're looking to add something that might not be a native tree but will thrive in Edmonton's climate and environment.
If you're thinking about the best small trees for front yard areas, you first need to understand what your local hardiness zone is. Edmonton falls into the Zone 4A category, which can help guide you in selecting trees that can withstand our cold winters while thriving in the summer months.
You'll also want to consider the soil. That has an outsized impact on how well trees grow and thrive. Edmonton has a variety of different soil types, ranging from sandy loams to clay-heavy. That means that you'll want to look at your property's soil carefully to better optimize which are the best small trees for your front yard.
Using compost or peat moss can help improve your soil if it's poor. It can also help with water retention if you have sandy soil while it helps with drainage if you have heavily clay-infused soils. Tailor your trees to meet your needs, but keep in mind the constraints of Edmonton's climate and soil conditions. Whether you're looking for flowers in spring or beautiful blooms in late summer, you can find the best small trees for front yards below!
Reaching a maximum height of 12 to 25 feet, saskatoon berry trees feature beautiful white flowers in the spring. You also get delicious, edible berries that are perfect for pies and tarts. They feature brilliant fall colours. Lastly, they're particularly hardy, adapting well to a variety of different soil conditions.
If you're looking for a gorgeous ornamental tree, then the hot wings maple is a great choice. It grows to approximately 15 to 20 feet in height, and features striking red seeds and gorgeous autumn colours. It's a hardy choice, which makes it a fantastic option when considering the best small trees for front yards in Edmonton.
Growing to between 20 and 25 feet in height, the Ohio buckeye features lush, cream-coloured flowers in the spring, which turn to stunning foliage in the autumn months. It's a gorgeous tree in the late spring and late summer due to its white blooms and unique shape. It also features palmate leaves and corky bark, making for a striking appearance for those looking to make a statement in their front yard.
Featuring beautiful white flowers in the late spring, the pagoda dogwood has a unique shape that makes it an excellent option for those looking for something special. If you're looking for something that's suitable for a small area, it's an excellent choice as it has a non-invasive root system and is hardy enough to thrive in Edmonton's climate. Typically, it grows to between 15 and 25 feet in height.
Featuring beautiful and grand white flowers in the spring, Princess Kay Plums also feature beautiful colours during the fall months. It's a fruitless tree that's particularly visually appealing due to the way its canopy spreads and provides dappled shade. It's among our choices for best small trees for front yards due to its height maxing out at 16 feet.
Although not a deciduous tree, the Alberta Spruce features striking cloud-like foliage in a compact form. It's a slow-growing conifer which is ideal for smaller yards if you want an accent tree. Typically, it maxes out at between six and 10 feet in height, making it a great choice for those working with a small space.
If you're looking for a unique tree with a unique but graceful weeping form, the Inversa Norway Spruce is an excellent choice. It will certainly add plenty of character to your front yard's landscape. It's also hardy and a low-maintenance plant, making it perfect for Edmonton's climate and those looking for low-maintenance trees. These low-maintenance trees are a great choice if you want something to add privacy to your yard or serve as a focal point of your landscaping design. They're also a great choice as they top out at 20 feet in height.
Another popular choice for our best trees for front yards, Amur Maples are well-known for their gorgeous red leaves in the autumn months. It's a well-known and popular choice for Edmonton gardens because it's one of the hardiest trees on our list. Its maximum height ranges between 15 and 20 feet, making it an ideal choice for the best trees for front yards.
When you're looking to transform your front yard into a gorgeous, lush oasis here in Edmonton, you need experienced gardeners and arborists to help. That's why you turn to the expert team at Trusty Tree Services for help with a range of tree services, including regular pruning services and tree planting services.
For those looking for brilliant green foliage or delightful white blooms, Trusty Tree Services can help you find the perfect tree for your front yard. If you have questions about the best small trees for your front yard that we haven't covered here, our experts can help with expert advice and recommendations on which ones are best for you. Give us a call at 780-860-5500 or contact us today to schedule an appointment!
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Colton and Jared both arrived ahead of schedule and did an excellent job trimming our maple and Plum trees. They also help trim our neighbors tree with permission so both trees have space to grow. Since the City of Edmonton stop picking up Christmas tree's they help shred mines so i don't have to make a run to the Eco centre.
They clear our whole complex at Ravine Estates and do such an amazing job. Thank you so much for working on Christmas eve!!!!
Had a crew out on a very chilly day to do a huge job of removing 8 trees from my yard and pruning a couple others. Guys were upbeat, respectful and did awesome work. Everyone I've told about the job is pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the cost was for the work. Highly recommended. Will be using them again in the spring for more work.
Jared, Steve, and Colton did some major pruning in my large backyard in late November. This involved fruit trees, evergreens, and multiple large and small trees along my fence line. This team was courteous and professional throughout the process. They worked efficiently and the cost was readable for the work. They asked me to come out and check their work before they left. I was impressed - especially having experienced some inconsistent and less responsive service from a few other companies over the years. I will definitely have Trusty Tree back for future work!
Staff arrived on time, were professional and did an awesome job. We will use them again and definitely recommend.
The crew from Trusty Tree recently completed some work at our house. They shaped some of our out of control trees and removed 2 trees that were diseased or dying. They were prompt, polite and very knowledgeable. They double checked the required work before starting and answered our questions as they came up. They did a great job and ensured we were satisfied before they left. I would recommend them or have them back should we require any further trimming or removal.
I called Trusty Tree Service to help with a willow tree limb that had fallen landing on our backyard fence. Keegan came out the same day to assess. Jared, Cayden and Keegan came early the next morning and dealt with the fallen branch. The tree was deemed compromised which resulted in the need to cut down the rest of the tree. Mathew came today and ground up the stump. Both crews were terrific. Jared, Cayden and Keegan were efficient and careful taking the tree down. It was in a fairly restrictive location. All the debris was cleaned up and hauled away. Mathew also did a great job working in a tight area to grind up the stump. I highly recommend Trusty Tree Services. They responded quickly and did an excellent job.
We had a great experience dealing with Trusty Tree Services! Colton and Jared arrived exactly as scheduled, were very friendly and knowledgeable and did a fantastic job! We will definitely be using this company again in the future!
Mike and Carter came by on time and did a fantastic job! nice and efficient service would recommend! they went above and beyond. 110% satisfied.
I was very pleased with the job done. All the trees were trimmed as needed and the two young fellows were courteous and professional. Many thanks!
We had our big trees trimmed and also 2 trees removed because of encroachment issues. Sarah was our initial contact and she was wonderfully pleasant and very approachable. Her knowledge and guidance were a contributing factor in our choice. A few days later we had Mat Luchkow remove the remaining 2 tree stumps and we were really happy with the results. He is friendly, professional and very conscious of not causing any damage with the heavy duty equipment that is required. His maneuvering between bushes, gates and decking required skill so 5 STARS to him and thank you.
I was very pleased with the service that was provided. Kolton took his time to explain what and why things needed to be done. Mike and Brandon did an excellent job of doing the work, and leaving the worksite clean. I would recommend this company to anyone !
Matt did an excellent job. Quick and efficient!!we would definitely use Trusty tree services again.
I had this crew to trim my front lilac bush…mountain ash …mugo pine tree. While the boys were here I got to snip off 4 branches from one pine trees . The crew did a great job and the lead hand answered a few of my questions and I got to pick his knowledge what would look good aesthetically . They arrived at my home at 8:30 am and 11:00 they done . They cleaned up the mess they made and chipped all the branches . I had 3 companies to give me estimates and they were in the middle. Plus I read reviews on google about this company. I would hire them again ….Thank you trusty tree.
Mike and his crew came over to prune 3 trees. They arrived early and finished the job in just a few hours. Mike checked in with us a few times during the process to show progress, discuss what was done and some future considerations, while keeping in mind the health of the trees. The finished product was exactly what we wanted. All of the trees were pruned to the property line very nicely and clean up was done throughout. Would highly recommend Trusty Trees for pruning trees, especially if you get Mike and his crew.
We had Trusty Tree Services come to our condo complex today to do the fall trimming/pruning of the numerous shrubs in our complex. Brandon & Mitch did an excellent job of trimming and were very meticulous in cleaning up the debris left behind. They went over and above in trimming some of the larger lilac shrubs (trees actually!) to make them look much more "cared for". Thanks guys!
Mike and Mitch were very friendly and their work was very professional. Our trees and shrubs look great!
Trimmed a big spruce tree along our driveway today did an fantastic job both guys were both polite and courtesy swept and cleaned up everything after they done would definitely recommend this company 😀
I had Trusty Tree trim and clean up my two giant spruce trees in the front and I am so happy with the job they did. I was kinda anxious at first because I love the trees and cutting their limbs off is permanent but I couldn't be happier with the outcome! Sarah, Jared and Kayden were all awesome and knowledgeable and they asked the right questions about exactly what I wanted with the trees. As the experts, they made honest recommendations and didn't try to upsell me on things I didn't need which I appreciated. Super happy with the job and I would recommend them to anyone who needs tree services!
Brandon and Matt did an amazing job of taking down my tree in my front yard. They were incredibly friendly and they were very quick to take down the tree and clean up the mess. I wholeheartedly recommend this company. On September 24, Matt did a superb job in removing and grinding down the remaining stump and roots.
Satisfied with job Gerot & Grayson work with removal of dead branches of my weeping birch.
the guys were here on time.....actually a little early which was great. In no time the trees were taken down and put thru the chopper and the yard was raked and cleaned. They did a wonderful job and we will have them back for more work in the spring
Jared and Billicent came and removed a couple of trees and helped prune some large pines and cherry. Mathew came to finish grinding the roots. I found the staff very knowledgeable, passionate and competant in what they do. They were easy to book and deal with. They did a great job and left everything clean and taken care of. I would definitely refer them to others.
From start to finish, Trusty Tree were amazing to work with. Kolton was accurate for the number of hours it took to complete the job. Hal and Brandon are an amazing crew to work with. Fast and efficient. They did a great job of pruning out trees and left my property clean as they found. Highly recommend them!
Sarah from Trusty Tree was prompt, professional, very easy to talk to. We enjoyed our consultation visit and appreciated her expert advice. The tree planting team headed by Matthew were quick, professional, and answered many questions. We appreciated considerations such as the profile of the tree, bracing, mulching, and the clean up afterward. All around friendly fellows and great service. Highly recommended.
Jared and his team from Trusty Tree Service were amazing! Thank you, Jared! Our trees have never looked so good on our acreage! You gave us advice like it was your own property but you were also, more than happy to find out what we wanted and needed done as well. The end product - was excellent! Thanks Jared and thanks to Trusty Tree for a job well done! I would highly recommend Trusty Tree to anyone who needs tree work done. Sincerely, Beth
Halcyon, Brandon and Chelsea came yesterday and removed 17 trees from our yard. They were excellent, polite, and left the site very clean afterwards. They also completed the work within 48hrs of me getting and approving the quote.I would absolutely recommend Trusty Tree
Matthew and his crew did a great job for us. Would definitely use their services again.
Great job of removing 3 columnar aspens from a difficult spot in our yard. The Trusty Tree folks are always on time, competent, knowledgeable, thorough and friendly. Thanks!
FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW YOUR COMPANY AND YOUR STAFF HAVE EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS. THE TREES LOOK AMAZING. YOUR STAFF WERE A PLEASURE TO WOORK WITH , PLEASE SEND THESE GUYS BACK NEXT YEAR. EVEN OUR NEIGHBORS HAVE COMPLIMENTED THE WAY THE TREES LOOK. THANKS AGAIN, SEE YOU NEXT YEAR. KERRY AND JOHN SAMUELSON
Brandon and Jared did a great job! Both were pleasant to deal with and very professional!
Very prompt response to my request for tree removal. Crew arrived at time booked. Cleanup was very, very good. Great group to have work done by.
I had a precarious tree that was threatening to come down on my fence. Hal and Grayson did professional work to safely take down this and a few other trees in less than the estimated time.
Way to go Jerrod, Brandon and Chelsey. Wonderful team. Excellent job to all three of you. Will use Trusty Trees in the future.
Trusty Tree in my experience always provides timely, professional and expert services. The most recent job with Hal and Brandon was no exception. I look forward to the next opportunity to work with TT crews...always good value for money.
We were completely satisfied with the Tree cutting and chipping work of the Trusty Tree crew of Jared and Chelsey. Job well done!
Clear and consistent communication, helpful feedback and advice, prompt in responding to all questions. My neighbours also commented on how efficient the arborists were in completing the tasks. Would highly recommend.
Team arrived I on time, were polite, worked quietly and efficiently p. They cleaned yard when finished.
Jared and Chelsea were great they were prompt, quick and cleaned up all the debris as promised. Job well done. Thank you
We saw Trusty Tree at the home show and reached out 6 weeks later. Their quote was the lowest (by far) of 3 companies, the tree removal was very quick, professional, and clean up was exceptional. Stump grinding the following week was the same. Would recommend for sure! All wood was left, and I'm sure that the amount of birch we split and piled up is worth more than we paid to have the dead tree taken down!
I needed 5 spruce trees removed from my back yard.. The crews from Trusty Tree were exceptional! They were on time, fast, efficient, and they did a great job of cleanup behind them. I would use this company again in a heartbeat!
Great service and friendly staff. Sarah was very informative with her estimates and when time came for tree removal Jared and Greyson were very thorough and took the time to make sure we were happy with everything before taking off.
Mike and his crew came to our house and they dropped a 60 foot spruce tree between two trailers beside a fence right out onto the road. Did an excellent job missing everything and the clean job was great. Job was done in absolutely no time.