tree

[Tee]

I want to plant a tree by my Lillie pond. I am not worried about what falls from the tree. That's just part of the joys of having a outside pond : ) I am wanting to be careful not to plant a tree with a large root system so it does not damage my rubber liner. any ideas?

 

[Stephen Noble]

How about a tropical palm tree in a decorative pot? No leaves or roots to deal with, provides a little shade and can be brought inside to 'tropicalize' your home in the winter?
Stephen

 

[addy1]

Look at some of the Japanese maples, the small ones.

https://www.bhg.com/gardening/trees-shrubs-vines/trees/japanese-maples/

 

[GBBUDD]

You should be also concerned what type of tree as some are toxic to fish when they drop leaves or berries

 

[Jhn]

Depending on the look you are going for, I like Stephen and addy's suggestions. I have a dwarf Japanese maple planted in an island in the middle of one of my ponds. Partly because it was already there and mostly because I liked the look of the tree, hanging low to the pond.

 

[j.w]

@Tee
I have a Chinese Windmill Palm which is cold hardy planted next to my pond. They have shallow root systems and I have not had any problems w/it right next to my pond.

 

[Spartamets]

Laceleaf Japanese maples look great by pond and waterfalls in my opinion. In a lot of ways, they are more akin to bushes than other trees, so most of the concerns one might have about trees wouldn't apply to them.