Five Flowering Trees to Brighten Any Yard: Nursery Favorites

Tree nurseries offer curated flowering specimens that outperform seedling-generic stock. Five stars for multi-season impact:

1. Autumnalis Cherry (Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis')

Blooms spring AND fall. Delicate pink semi-doubles. 20–30'. Elegant vase shape.

2. Chinese Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum macrocephalum)

Hydrangea-like 6–8" white globes in spring. 15–20'. Semi-evergreen. Exotic presence.

3. Cleveland Pear (Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select')

Improved Bradford—stronger branching, no fruit mess. White spring clouds, red-purple fall. 30–40'. Tough urban tolerance.

4. Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia)

Summer flowers (pink, red, purple, white), exfoliating bark, fall color. Sizes 3–30'. Heat/drought loving.

5. Kwanzan Cherry (Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan')

Double pink pom-poms, bronze new leaves, vase shape. 25–30'. Iconic spring show.

Nursery Advantage

Field-grown, root-pruned, expert advice, fair pricing. Visit in bloom to choose your favorite.