05/17/2021
Any flowering tree has great curb appeal, they are aesthetically pleasing, when in bloom they attract bees, which is good for the environment and furthermore they add value to the property.
Home owners should consider planting flowering trees whenever they can.
With building lots now getting much smaller, space often becomes a concern regarding planting trees. There are many smaller growing trees that will fit into most any garden.
The following flowering trees are showstoppers and are considered to be small garden trees that are very easily incorporated into most of our today’s smaller sub-division lots.
Toba Hawthorn, (Crataegus x mordenensis ‘Toba’), is one of the hardier Hawthorns. Flowering in the spring, the Toba displays large, fragrant, double white flowers that turn to a lovely pink. It has shiny dark green leaves during the growing season, it bares small red fruit and has yellow-brown leaves in fall. The over-all size is 10’-20’.
Another Hawthorn to watch out for is:
Paul’s Scarlet Hawthorn, (Crataegus laevigata, ‘Paul’s Scarlet’).
This Hawthorn has stunning clusters of dark pink flowers, also very scented and blooms late spring - early summer.
This lovely tree prefers a dry climate and is also drought tolerant.
Beautiful also are the many Crabapple Trees.
Did you know that there are over 800 varieties on the market?
My favorite is the Royalty Crabapple, (Malus x 'Royalty'). One of the toughest, least complicated Crabapples to grow. Great for a small garden! The Royalty grows to about 15’ tall. The deep red/pink fragrant, never-fading flowers, rich plum leaves and sweet edible fruit make this the perfect small garden show piece.
