List of best flowering trees for your garden

Not only do flowering trees add to the scenic beauty of a garden, they also grace the wind with a fresh fragrance. These trees are a wonder to look at during the spring season while they offer you shade during extreme heat. If you are looking for ways to make your garden look more appealing and inviting, then you don’t need to look further. In this article, we have prepared a list of some of the best flowering trees you can grow in your garden.

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Best flowering trees for your garden

Tree name	Scientific Name	Native Area	Dimensions
Dogwood	Cornus Florida	Eastern North America	20-30 feet tall, 20-25 foot wide
Cherry blossom	Prunus Serrulata	East Asia	20-30 feet tall, 20-25 foot wide
Magnolia	Magnolia Grandiflora	Southeastern United States	60-80 feet tall, 30-40 foot wide
Crape myrtle	Lagerstroemia Indica	East Asia	15-20 feet tall, 10-15 foot wide
Japanese maple	Acer Palmatum	Japan, Korea, China	15-20 feet tall, 15-20 foot wide
Redbud	Cercis Canadensis	Eastern North America	20-30 feet tall, 20-25 foot wide
Crabapple	Malus spp.	North America, Europe, Asia	15-20 feet tall, 15-20 foot wide
Golden chain tree	Laburnum Anagyroides	Europe	20-30 feet tall, 15-20 foot wide

Dogwood

Dogwood has beautiful flowers that are often white, pink or red. This tree canopy offers shade during the summer and is a delight to look at during spring due to the colorful flowers. Dogwoods require well-drained and slightly acidic soil to grow well.

Toxicity: The fruit of the dogwood tree can cause diarrhea if consumed in large amounts, whereas its flowers may cause allergic reactions in people.

Cherry blossom

Cherry blossom is one of the most popular preferences for flowering trees. This tree has beautiful white or pink colored flowers with five soft, velvety petals. The flowers grow in abundance and create an ethereal space, while the tree has visual appeal even when the spring season has gone by.

Toxicity: The parts of cherry blossom, when ingested, can cause several problems such as nausea, dizziness, and even difficulty in breathing.

Magnolia

Magnolias are known for their large, enchanting flowers with a wonderful fragrance. You should grow this flowering tree if you want your garden to have an alluring smell. Not only do they bear beautiful, large flowers, but they are also easy to grow as they can survive even harsh weather conditions.

Toxicity: While the flowers of Magnolia are non-toxic, its seeds, leaves, and bark, and toxic to humans and animals.

Crape myrtle

Crape Myrtle is another well-known flowering tree that bears vibrant, fresh flowers amidst the harsh summers. The flowers come in shades of pink, purple, red and white. The tree grows well in well-drained soil and needs plenty of sunlight to thrive. One advantage of growing crape myrtle in your backyard is that this flowering tree grows flowers even after spring, adding to the beauty of your garden.

Toxicity: Crape myrtle is considered nontoxic to humans.

Japanese maple

Japanese maple has red and green blossoms that come to life in spring. From bright orange to dark red, the tree covers itself in beautiful flowers and adds to the scenic beauty of the place. Japanese Maple grows well in slightly acidic soil, and the small tree can even be planted in a pot to increase the aesthetic appeal of your garden.

Toxicity: The leaves of Japanese maple are not that toxic, but they can cause stomach issues if ingested. The flowers and their bark are not toxic at all.

Redbud

Redbud showcases bright pink and purple flowers. The flowers bloom on bare branches, and once the flowers fall, the tree grows beautiful heart-shaped leaves. Redbud is the perfect choice if you want to add bright and vibrant colors to an otherwise greenish landscape.

Toxicity: Only redbud seeds are toxic to humans; the rest of the parts are not toxic.

Crabapple

Crabapple bears enchanting white, pink and red flowers. Besides the aesthetic and visual appeal, the tree also bears small apples. Crabapple is easy to grow as it can thrive in various soil conditions and does not require much attention while it creates a picturesque scene in your garden.

Toxicity: Crabapple can cause an upset stomach when ingested, however, the fruits are edible.

Golden chain tree

The golden chain tree is another flowering tree that grows vibrant golden-yellow flowers. The flowers bloom in early summer and they have a visually striking appearance as the flowers look like gold chains, hence the name golden chain tree. Once you plant the golden chain tree, its radiant flowers are bound to become the center of attraction of your garden.

Toxicity: Golden chain tree is highly toxic to humans as well as animals and it should not be ingested at any cost.

FAQs

Can I grow flowering trees inside my home?

Some flowering trees like redbud can be grown inside a home in small pots. However, you need to make sure that these trees get adequate sunlight and receive additional care.

Do all flowering trees shed their leaves in fall?

While most of the flowering trees do shed their leaves during the autumn season, some flowering trees like magnolia and evergreen dogwood do not lose their leaves during the fall.

Are there any flowering trees that attract pollinators?

Yes, redbud, crabapple, and cherry blossoms are among the few flowering trees that attract pollinators.

How can I protect my flowering tree from pests?

To protect your flowering trees from pests or even diseases, you should consider using organic pesticides and you can also apply dormant oil.

Are there any flowering trees that require less maintenance?

Flowering trees like crape myrtle and flowering dogwood require less maintenance compared to other flowering trees, and they can even thrive in a variety of soil types.

Are there any flowering trees that grow flowers in the autumn season?

While the majority of flowering trees bear flowers in spring and early summer, sweet autumn clematis and the seven son flower bloom in late summer or early fall.

Do all flowering trees produce flowers?

No, it is a misconception that all flowering trees have flowers. Some trees are grown purely for their visual appeal while some like crabapple do bear fruits at the end of the spring season.

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