Tree For Compact Space Next To Wall

I would like to plant a deciduous tree next to my home to shade the southwest wall. The tree will be within 5 ft. of the house. Any suggestions? A more columnar shaped deciduous bush would be ok too. Suggestions?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 05/02/2023 @ 2:17 am

Anything that close to the house needs to be a very small tree or a foundation plant. Normally, trees are planted at least 15 feet from the house. Here are some ideas:

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