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©2007 Publications International, Ltd. vibrant hues that radiate across the branches. View more images of trees.Flowering trees make wonderful focal points when planted alone, making them perfect for smaller yards. For more expansive areas, you can group them or repeat them to outline a straight or curved line. Many flowering trees offer year-round appeal, showcasing vibrant blooms in spring, lush green or purple-bronze foliage in summer, brilliant autumn leaves, and striking fruit or bark during the fall and winter.
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- Flowering trees can be a fantastic addition to a garden with limited perennial flowers. Pay special attention to the tree bark as you make your selections. Tree bark, whether silver, black, red, or green, smooth or textured, adds beauty and interest to your garden in the winter.
- Opt for trees that provide light shade if you plan to plant a flower garden beneath them. Some trees allow sunlight to filter through their open branches or small leaves. Smaller, weeping, or tall trees enable light to reach the flowers from the sides during both morning and afternoon.
- Purchase flowering trees in the spring. Trees bought in the fall have likely been sitting in the nursery all summer long.
On this page, we've gathered a selection of flowering trees for your garden. Before planting, it's important to check with your local garden center to ensure that the tree you choose will thrive in your area.Flowering Trees:
- Crape Myrtle
- Dogwood
- Juneberry
- Yellowwood
Flowering Fruit Trees:
- Gingko, Maidenhair Tree
- Sargent Cherry
- Southern Magnolia
Couldn't find what you're looking for? Explore other options such as Fruit Trees, Shade Trees, Fast-Growing Trees, Specimen Trees, or Types of Shrubs for more details.
