Soft pinkcherry blossomsor magnificent ivorymagnolia flowerswill have the neighbors stopping at a standstill every time they walk past.
Many also create a more vibrant garden by attracting birds,bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Some trees bear fruit, while others waft a sweet fragrance that makes sitting on the porch a delight.
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Here are 13 beautiful flowering trees we recommend for planting in the South.
Crepe Myrtle
These resilient flowering trees are a no-brainer in most of the South.
They love a sunny environment and thrive in the upper, middle, lower, and coastal Southplanting zones.
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They have attractive exfoliating bark in winter.
Planting Tips:Depending on the variety, these trees can grow from 6 to 30 feet tall.
Thespringtime bloomsof this small tree are typically white, though you might occasionally spot pink and red variations.
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Birds enjoy the red fruits in fall, when the leaves turn a lovely burgundy color.
Southern Magnolia
The massive flowers of theSouthern magnoliahave become iconic in the region.
It’s the state flower of Mississippi and Louisiana, and for a good reasonthis evergreen magnolia stuns year-round.
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The late-spring blooms are wonderfully fragrant and borne among their leaves as opposed to the ends of the branches.
In winter, the leathery leaves are adorned with cone-like seed pods that are popular in flower arrangements.
The subtly fragrant pink or white flowers also make for beautiful cut-branch arrangements.
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Eastern Redbud
Before their leaves arrive, redbuds explode in small, sweet pea-shaped flowers.
Bees andbutterfliesfeed on the nectar or the heart-shaped leaves.
Beanlike pods appear after the flowers and last into winter.
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Redbuds thrive in full sun or partial shade, often growing as an understory tree in the wild.
Some modern varieties have gold or reddish leaves or a weeping form.
Jacaranda prefers sandy soil but won’t flower if planted in the path of ocean winds.
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Planting Tips:Jacaranda is hardiest in frost-free areas and may briefly lose its leaves in winter.
In fact, it can be cut to the ground and reemerge to bloom the following summer.
After flowering, look for black berries that attract birds.
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The fall foliage is yellow.
you’ve got the option to trainfringe treesto have a single trunk or multiple trunks.
Planting Tips:Remember to maintain consistent watering as this tree is not very drought-tolerant.
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This native can be grown in all but the tropical South.
Washington hawthorn is also very tolerant of most soils, even clay.
This tree is enjoyed by native wildlife from hummingbirds and butterflies to caterpillars and cedar waxwings.
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Planting Tips:Be mindful that many varieties of this species contain sharp thornshence its name.
Plant it in zones 4-8.
This native grows in most Southern climates except for the tropics.
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Planting Tips:As the trees are large and messy, plant them a good distance from your home.
Tulip poplars attract lots of wildlife and are a host plant for some swallowtail butterflies.
It can eventually spread to 30 feet tall and wide, depending on the variety.
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The soft, willowy branches bear red flower spikes on the tips in warm months.
Planting Tips:Bottlebrush prefers well-drained soil and is very drought tolerant once established.
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