Avoid the embarrassment of an ugly, leafless, winter front yard. The following are evergreen flowering trees that will keep your front yard looking beautiful year-round.
thetreecareguide.com gathered information and tips about 9 flowering evergreen trees, their hardiness zones, and soil requirements.
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia)
Crape Myrtle trees grow to an average of 6 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, making them appropriate for nearly any size front yard. This tree species flourishes in lean soil, while an abundance of fertilizer will lead to more leafy growth than that of flowers. These trees are hardy in zones 7 through 10.
Smoke Tree (Cotinus coggygria)
Often referred to as smoke bush, smoke tree adds both color and texture to any yard. Flowers are small and bloom in early summer, but each bloom has a long pink filament, creating a smoky or puffy look throughout the summer months. This species can easily be showcased as a specimen tree or be included in a garden bed. This tree species is hardy in zones 5 through 8.
Pear Tree (Pyrus)
This species flowers at the peak of spring. This pear tree species is tall, growing 25 to 30 feet and up to 20 feet wide. Pears thrive in full sun and tolerate heavy clay soil. The species is hardy in zones 4 through 8.
Dogwood (Cornus)
Flowering dogwoods can grow to a height of 35 to 40 feet. It is considered a shrub or small, low-branching tree, usually with a flat and broad crown. Creamy-white flowers (depends on the variety) with 4 petals each appear in early spring. This tree is hardy in zones 5 through 9.
Texas Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
This variety grows to be a large shrub or small tree, reaching 10 to 20 ft. in height. This tree species is an excellent selection for small yards, pathways, or sidewalk planting. This tree also flourishes as an understory tree or displayed as a specimen. It thrives in well-drained, calcareous, rocky, sandy, loamy, or clay soil types, usually limestone-based. Hardy in zones 6 through 9.
Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata)
This species compliments small yards very well, growing to about 25 feet tall with a spread of 15 feet. Pink flowers bloom in early spring, while its dark green leaves appear after flowering. This tree has a hearty disposition, thriving in well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soils that all support the cherry species and tolerating insect and disease attacks. This tree is hardy in zones 6 through 8.
Evereste Crabapple (Malus Evereste)
With white blooms that linger through spring, this tree species is a gem for front yard diversity. This species is also perfect for pots. Evereste crabapple flourishes in moderately moist, well-drained soil and prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. This crabapple species is hardy in zones 4 through 8.
Fragrant Tea Olive Tree (Osmanthus fragrans)
This species also compliments small yards very well, growing to about 10 feet tall with a spread of 6 to 8 feet. White flowers bloom in late fall and early spring, while its dense evergreen foliage persists year-round. This tree has a hearty disposition, growing best in fertile, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. The species is moderately drought tolerant once established. This tree is hardy in zones 8 through 11.
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
The imposing dark green leaves of Magnolia grandiflora contrast to its large white blossoms in spring, followed by randomly blooming flowers all summer long. This species can grow from 20 to 80 feet, depending on the variety. Southern magnolia can be grown in full sun or full shade. It thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soils. This tree species is hardy in zones 6 through 9.
Flowering Evergreen Trees
In this article, you discovered 9 stunning evergreen flowering tree species to help keep your yard full of life year-round.
Growing flowering evergreen trees in your yard helps you present lush green foliage all year and show off stunning flowers when your tree blooms.
Without evergreens in your yard, winter months can be challenging as its vegetation may appear to be dying or dead.
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