From early spring blooms to summer standouts, here are tree names to remember that make eye-catching displays.
Here we present to you 15 white flowering trees that bloom at different times of the year.
The trees are listed with their botanical names, required light andsoil conditions, and other important growing information.
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When selecting flowering trees, consider their mature size.
Other attractive features of these trees are interesting bark, colorful fruits, and fabulousfall foliage.
Showy red fruits appear in fall before the foliage turns a striking burgundy-red to purple hue.
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With tiered branches, dogwoods make stunning specimens that mature to 15 to 25 feet tall and wide.
Most serviceberry species grow 10 to 25 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide.
American Fringe Tree
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Strappy, fringe-like flower petals give this native tree its common name.
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The fragrant blooms emerge in late spring, unfurling their long white petals to flutter in the wind.
American fringe trees are dioecious, meaning male and female flowers appear on separate plants.
The male flowers tend to be showier, though both male and female trees are quite spectacular in bloom.
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American fringe tree is adaptable to a range of soils, including clay, but does not tolerate salt.
Native to moist woodlands and bottomlands along the coastal plains, Southern magnolia thrives in rich, moist soils.
In all varieties, a plethora of pea-like flowers cover the branches before the heart-shaped foliage emerges.
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Twelve species of butterflies and moths use redbud trees as host plant, including Henrys elfin butterflies.
This low-maintenance tree adapts well to drier soils and tolerates heat.
Plants mature to 15 to 25 feet tall and wide.
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A handful of varieties produce white blooms against dark red or purple foliage for incredible color and contrast.
Because flowers bloom early in the season, they are prone to damage by late spring frosts.
In winter, the gray branches pose a striking silhouette against a dark backdrop.
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The abundance of cultivars allows you to find the best match for your gardening goals.
If maintenance is a concern, look for sterile varieties that do not produce fruits.
Other varieties yield an abundance ofyellow to red fruitsthat are adored by birds.
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Apple trees and their relatives are notorious for foliar diseases so choose disease-resistant cultivars.
Southern Catalpa
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The orchid-like blooms of catalpa trees are wonderfully fragrant and incredibly showy.
Opening early to late summer, the throat of each bell-shaped flower bears yellow streaks and numerous purple spots.
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The long, cigar-shaped seed pods make for a unique display in fall and winter.
Seven-Son Flower
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This small, multi-stemmed tree.
which is native to China, dazzles all year long, making it an excellent specimen.
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Glossy foliage emerges in spring and stays clean and attractive all season.
Plants continue to shine through the winter months when the exfoliating bark takes center stage.
While some plums sucker profusely, Mexican plum produces a single trunk.
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The 5-inch flowers boast a golden yellow center, much like camellias, and attract pollinators.
Plant this showy specimen near walkways or patios to enjoy its scent up close.
Mountain gordlinia is semi-evergreen, with some foliage falling in autumn and the remaining leaves taking on ared-orange hue.
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Provide this plant protection from the hot afternoon sun.
Carolina Silverbell
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Carolina silverbell is a native understory tree found throughout the southernAppalachian Mountains.
Perfect for woodland gardens, Carolina silverbell makes a great companion forazaleas and rhododendronsand is very long-lived.
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Plants are sensitive to heat and drought, so plan accordingly.
The canopy is broadly oval to pyramidal, producing a shapely specimen.
Plants bloom throughout the summer and turn vibrant yellow, red, and purple hues come fall.
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Provide sandy or loamy soil and protection from winter winds.
The flowers of this tree are highly attractive to bees and produce delicious honey sought by connoisseurs.
Unlike theperennial flowerthat gave the tree its common name, it is native.
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Yellow fruit capsules are almost as showy as flowers and persist into winter.
In autumn, the fruits turn a silver color that shines against the brilliant crimson-red fall foliage.
