There is nothing more refreshing and encouraging than the sight of beautiful flowering trees showing off their spring blooms after a long winter. You can’t help but feel happy, renewed, optimistic and happy – like you’re finally seeing the light at the end of that long winter tunnel. We gardeners understand that these kinds of gifts are indeed just that – a gift. I can think of no better way to celebrate the coming of spring than by planting a flowering tree in your yard. Well, maybe some blooming bulbs and flowers and greenery too, but that’s another post.
We’ve included beautiful flowering trees for spring that you can see from coast to coast and can be found at almost any nursery or online! If you are looking for some perfect options to complete your landscaping and create a beautiful color show next to you spring bulbsthese are the trees for you.
Plant them bare-rooted in early spring or from pots later, and be sure to pick a spot in your yard to show it off. Because trees are not just for the home owner, they are for the whole neighborhood and community! Check out our top picks and how to grow them!
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Flowering trees blooming in spring with pink flowers
Do you have a thing for pink? We get it! It’s one of those classic spring colors and can add a beautiful burst of color to any yard. Here are our favorite spring trees in gorgeous shades of pink.
Magnolia saucer
Photos from New York Botanical Gardens. The saucer magnolia is a relative of the southern magnolia, but is much more suited to smaller gardens. Growing only 20-30 feet tall and wide, this tree often has multiple trunks that are really attractive in the landscape.
Pink and white fragrant flowers bloom from February to April in most areas. This tree is not evergreen. The saucer magnolia blooms before it peels, so the blooms take center stage. Can be planted down to zone 4. Gorgeous tree!
Japanese cherry blossom
Photo by Southern Life. There are many varieties of Japanese cherry, some produce bird-loving fruit with white and pink flowers, others have deep pink flowers and are fruitless. Most grow at a medium pace to 40 feet. Blooming from March to early May, these trees grow up to zone 5 and are the same trees responsible for cherry blossom festivals around the world.
Eastern Redbud
Photo by BHG. The eastern redbud is native to America and was a favorite of George Washington. This tree blooms profusely in April with deep pink flower clusters, attracting birds and butterflies in the nectar. Growing 20-30 feet, the redbud is a spring-blooming tree that has a graceful, interesting shape that makes it a great year-round tree. Hardy to zone 4, it needs at least four hours of direct sun a day to bloom.
Crabapple flowering
‘Brandywine’ Photo by BHG. This is our favorite crabapple variety, although there are dozens, maybe more. Brandywine has fragrant pink flowers that resemble roses. Varieties bloom in various shades of pink and white, both single and double flowers. Growing to 20 feet tall and hardy to zone 4, these trees also have a lovely autumn foliage appearance in shades of orange-red to purple. The small round fruits in autumn are loved by the birds and a welcome food source as other options begin to dwindle.
KV’ Blooming Plum
Photo by Fast growing trees. The KV (Krauter Vesuvius) Plum is one of the most spectacular flowering trees in the spring and also offers many delicious cherry plums! This tree comes to life in spring, with dark purple leaves and pale pink flowers, creating a wonderful contrast. Small plums ripen in autumn.
If you’re after trees that bloom in the spring but don’t get very tall, this is a great choice. Its maximum height is 15-20 feet, with an oval-shaped canopy that casts a nice amount of shade. It is hardy in zones 4 to 9, and is also resistant to smog and pollution, making it a great choice if you live in or near a big city.
Flowering trees for white spring blossoms
Many spring flowering trees have white flowers in various sizes. From the giant flowers of a magnolia to the tiny flowers of a dogwood, these beautiful trees suit any yard aesthetic. Here are some of our favorites!
South Magnolia
Photo by Amazing Nature. If you live in the South, there is no other tree for you. But most people don’t realize that this imposing evergreen tree with fragrant blooms can grow up to zone 6. We see them here in the inland PNW all the time, I grew up with one in the front yard of my childhood home in Northern Cali, and they thrive in Seattle too!
Growing in an oval shape to a height of 60 feet, you’ll need to give it some room. (It is a slow grower). It is covered with fragrant white flowers in the spring with periodic blooms the rest of the year. The flowers are followed by seed pods that look like pine cones, but birds love them. It can be grown in most soils, in full or partial sun, and can withstand some drought once established. Tip: The evergreen branches of these spring-blooming trees also make great holiday decorations!
Dogwood
Photo by Planting a Tree. Dogwood might just be America’s favorite spring tree, and it’s amazing. There are many varieties, but the most popular are white and pink dogwood. Smaller at 25 feet tall and wide with a rounded shape, these flowers bloom in April-May and are followed by red fruits in the fall. This tree is stunning in its fall color as the leaves turn a deep red-purple. Hardy to zone 5.
Vanilla Twist Redbud Tree
Photo by Quickly Tree cultivation. We’ve already talked about the eastern redbud, but the vanilla twist is another variation that can add a beautiful spring pop to your yard – this time in white! With a lovely weeping canopy, it is whimsical and rustic, with heart-shaped, deep green leaves. This beauty thrives in zones 5 to 9.
Yoshino Cherry Tree
Photo by Quickly Tree cultivation. Cherries are just the epitome of spring, aren’t they? Yoshino has full, bright white blooms that come alive in early spring – there’s a good chance it will be the first plant to bloom in your garden each season!
It is a stunning ornamental tree with a beautiful branching pattern, it is drought resistantand it’s not too fussy for the kind of terrain it’s on. Yoshino does best in zones 5 through 8 in full sun or partial shade.
Other colors of flowering trees for stunning spring blooms
If pink or white isn’t your style, there are plenty of other spring blooming flowering trees in other colors to choose from! All of these trees bloom in the spring and each of them adds a unique, stunning color to your garden.
Golden Chain Tree
Photo by Primrose. The golden chain tree is a gorgeous tree that is a nice change from the usual pink and white blooms of spring. Beautifully grown together as an avenue, this tree has drooping clusters of bright yellow flowers that are sweetly scented. At just 20 feet tall, there is room in most gardens for this stunning specimen tree. This tree is hardy to zone 6 and requires more water and is less tolerant of hot sun than cherries. Our favorite variety is ‘Vosi’.
Double Blue Lilac
Photo by Quickly Tree cultivation. If you’re looking for flowering trees for spring blooms that can also add to your edible landscaping ideas, lilacs are a great choice! And if you want to add some variety to your spring colors with purple or deep blue flowers, double blue lilac is a great choice. It is cold hardy and disease resistant and if you struggle keeping deer out of your gardenyou’ll be happy to know they won’t eat it! As well as its amazing and fragrant flowers (this attract butterflies, hummingbirdsand bees), this tree has stunning dark green foliage.
Glycine
Photo by Fast growing trees. No list of flowering trees in spring would be complete without mentioning wisteria! There are many different types of wisteria, and some can grow exceptionally well, so make sure you know what you’re dealing with before planting it in your yard.
It blooms between April and June, tends to be drought tolerant and is a nice low maintenance addition – perfect if you already have your hands full in the garden! It does best in zones 4 to 9.
Julia Child Rose Tree
Photo by Quickly Tree cultivation. If you’re a rose lover, the Julia Child Rose Tree should be at the top of your list of spring blooming trees. You can enjoy an abundance of stunning, buttery yellow roses in spring and summer against the beautiful dark green foliage.
The other reason we love this rose is that it is one of the easiest roses to grow. It is hardy, pest resistant and just needs a fair amount of sunshine. It’s perfect for zones 4 through 9, works well in a garden or patio, and can even be planted in a container!
Plant flowering trees for next season’s spring!
They say the best time to plant a tree is ten years ago and the next best time is today! Hopefully we’ve given you some insight and helped you identify the best spring flowering trees for your home.
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