Antioch, CA (Zone 9B/Sunset 17): 20'x4' fence-line beds need columnar trees ≤15' tall, 5-7' wide. Best: 'Capital' Ornamental Pear, Sargent Cherry, Italian Cypress, Crape Myrtle (tree form), Purpleleaf Plum, Carrotwood, Dogwoods.
Plant 3 max in 200 sq ft. Keep 10' from house, 15' between trees. Avoid views/power lines. Fruit trees espaliered on fence: apples, pears, Asian pears—classic European technique, share harvest with neighbors.
Backyard beds (20' from house): same species plus shade trees (Oaks, Elms) if space allows. Backyardgardener.com "tall & skinny" tree list. Sunset.com for regional guidance.
Money Magazine: shade trees = highest landscape ROI.
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