5 Flowering Trees to Beautify Your Lawn
A flowering tree can really transform a landscape. Not only do they increase the curb appeal of your property, but they also support the local pollinators and ecology.
We've put together a list of some of our favourite flowering trees.
#1 TOBA HAWTHORN
Anyone looking for a compact, feature tree will find a winner in the Toba Hawthorn. As it grows, the trunk twists to create a gorgeous focal point in the landscape.
Special Features:
- Soft coloured white-pink flowers
- Small, long lasting red fruit
- Hardier than most Hawthorns
#2 IVORY SILK LILAC
We had a lilac tree in our backyard growing up and it’s one of the most vivid memories I have of our yard. The arrival of the fragrant clusters of flowers always signified the end of a school year and the beginning of summer. The Ivory Silk variety puts a spin on the classic lilac tree with its creamy white flowers.
Special Features:
- Lots of fragrant flowers!
- Drought resistant
- Small, compact, great for small spaces.
#3 THUNDERCHILD CRABAPPLE
If your clients want a flowering tree then this is it. This compact variety has so much going for it in terms of colour: deep purple leaves year round, orange-yellow fall color, pink flowers … Anyone who wants something bright and exciting in their yard will love the Thunderchild Crabapple.
Special Features:
- Extremely colourful
- Flowers
- Small red fruit
- Compact – a good feature tree
- Extremely reliable
#4 AUTUMN BRILLIANCE SERVICEBERRY
It’s nice to have an option for clients that is more contained. The Autumn Brilliance Shrub is a perfect way to add a consistent pop of colour whether framing a feature tree or lining a yard or driveway.
Special Features:
- The most beautiful, white, star-like flowers (very fragrant too!)
- Edible dark purple berries
- Bright red fall colour
- Great for landscape design
#5 AUTUMN SPLENDOR BUCKEYE
A unique tree that really stands out in a landscape thanks to it's beautiful flowers and gorgeous fall colour.
Special Features:
- Bright red autumn colour
- Creamy white flowers
- Comes in black #15 Gallon pot
April & May are the perfect time to plant these beautiful trees since the majority of them will begin to flower. We hope this helps and happy planting!