On May 5, 1:42*pm, (Una) wrote:
Judging by the photo, the location is at the end of the front walk, at the
sidewalk, and in full sun year round.

If I didn't mind watering, I might plant azaleas and some large specimen
rocks. *But I think I would rather have small trees there, that would make
a refreshing cool pool of shade on the otherwise hot sidewalk in front of
the house. *Pick something with interesting bark and nice form, and not
too big. *Decide if you require evergreen or if deciduous is acceptable..
Decide if highly attractive flowers are important, or not. *Re form, I'd
be looking for trees that can be pruned to a T shape: *single trunk and a
wide low crown.

You're reading my mind! Most of these are also my requirements.
(Except it's too exposed for azalea.) I'm also a "nice bark" and
"form"
freak, and definitely it can't be too big. I'd prefer evergreen, all
things
considered; I really want low maintenance. Flowers would be nice,
but not the prime determinant. Doubt if I can go for actual trees
unless
they can be really constrained, but am keeping mind open.

Tx for helpful suggestions.

Persephone

For ideas walk around your neighborhood, visit nearby botanical gardens
and nurseries, and look at trees wherever you go around town.

* * * * Una