Three trees suitable for a courtyard or small garden

classed as a tree or shrub and is deciduous.  I love this plant as it has year round interest.  In the spring it has showy bracts (as per the photograph) and then in autumn it has strawberry type fruits/berries and the leaves turn a lovely shade of orange/red. If you prefer a tree shape, just prune the lower branches off when it is dormant i.e. late autumn to early spring.  It grows to around 4-8m tall and wide, but you can prune it to keep it in shape if needed. You can grow it in full sun or part shade and likes a neutral to acid soil.