Flowering Trees

There aren't many more uplifting sights than a tree breaking into blossom; heralding the start of spring and putting the dark days of winter behind us, flowering trees deserve a starring role in any garden. Flowering cherries and crabapples are perennially popular - and with good reason - but there are many other fascinating species to explore...

 

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  • Sweet Chestnut Tree | 3L Pot Ornamental Trees
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    Chestnut Tree | Castanea sativa

    A glorious, classic nut tree

    • Bushy to spreading tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m+
    • Green foliage turns russet brown in autumn
    • Roast your chestnuts for maximum flavour

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  • Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Contorta' Ornamental Trees
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    Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

    Unmatched ornamental value

    • Spreading, well-branched tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Chartreuse leaves and pendulous catkins
    • Contorted branches twist and corkscrew

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  • Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' Ornamental Trees
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    Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon'

    Spectacular autumn hues

    • Broadly pyramidal tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 12m
    • Lobed deciduous leaves turn fiery in autumn
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Dwarf White Weeping Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Snow Showers' Ornamental Trees
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    Dwarf White Weeping Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Snow Showers'

    Perfect spring time feature tree

    • Elegant weeping tree
    • Can grow to 1.7m (depending on form)
    • Flurries of snowy white single flowers
    • Blossoms in March-April

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  • Dwarf Weeping Yoshino Cherry | Prunus yedoensis 'Ivensii' Ornamental Trees
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    Dwarf Weeping Yoshino Cherry | Prunus yedoensis 'Ivensii'

    Snow-white blossom overload!

    • Beautifully weeping tree
    • Can grow to 2.2m (depending on form)
    • Green leaves (yellow later) and snowy blooms
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

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  • Golden False Acacia | Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' Ornamental Trees
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    Golden False Acacia | Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia'

    Elegant white flower clusters

    • Naturally bushy tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 15m
    • Lime-yellow leaves and scented white flowers
    • Almost unparalleled vibrancy of foliage

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  • Great White Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Tai-Haku' Ornamental Trees
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    Great White Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Tai-Haku'

    The largest cherry flowers

    • A flat topped shape develops in maturity
    • Ideal for medium spaces, growing to 5x5m
    • Huge white single flowers
    • Blossoms in April

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  • Golden Bells | Forsythia intermedia 'Spectabilis' Ornamental Trees
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    Golden Bells | Forsythia intermedia 'Spectabilis'

    Heralds the start of spring

    • Bright, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 3m
    • Profusion of golden flowers in early spring
    • Amongst the most vibrant blooms you'll see

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  • 'Pink Pagoda' Rowan Tree | Sorbus hupehensis Ornamental Trees
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    'Pink Pagoda' Rowan Tree | Sorbus hupehensis

    Myriad candy-pink berries

    • Elegant, bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 7m
    • Lush green foliage turns crimson in autumn
    • Beautiful pink-blushed berries

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  • Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua Ornamental Trees
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    Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua

    Truly special autumn displays

    • Wonderfully rounded, pyramidal tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 12m
    • Lobed green foliage becomes fiery in autumn
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Magnolia 'Stellata' Ornamental Trees
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    Star Magnolia Tree | Magnolia stellata 'Water Lily'

    Packing serious petal power!

    • Broadly pyramidal tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Fragrant, linen white, starburst flowers
    • More petals than most magnolias

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  • Double Pink Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno' Ornamental Trees
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    Double Pink Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno'

    Double delight in punchy pink!

    • Rounded, bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Fluffy, fully-double blooms in rose pink
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Royalty' Crabapple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Royalty' Crabapple Tree

    All hail this regal sensation!

    • A tasteful, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Single, burgundy red blooms in spring
    • Purple foliage becomes more red in autumn

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  • Patio Loropetalum Tree | Loropetalum 'Fire Dance' Ornamental Trees
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    Patio Loropetalum Tree | Loropetalum 'Fire Dance'

    A riot of red-purple flames

    • Bushy patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.2m
    • Burgundy, evergreen leaves and pink flowers
    • Suitable for pots

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  • Purple Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' Ornamental Trees
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    Purple Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic'

    Gloriously twisted stems

    • Wonderful spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Contorted branches and burgundy foliage
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • 'Joseph Rock' Rowan Tree | Sorbus Ornamental Trees
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    'Joseph Rock' Rowan Tree | Sorbus

    Sunburst yellow berries

    • Bushy, upright tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 7m
    • Vivid red autumn foliage
    • Tolerant of pollution

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  • Ginkgo Biloba | Maidenhair Tree Ornamental Trees
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    Ginkgo Biloba | Maidenhair Tree

    Older than the dinosaurs

    • Conical, columnar tree (spreading with age)
    • Large tree – grows up to 10m
    • Distinctive deciduous, fan-shaped leaves
    • Incredible golden autumn colour

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  • 'Profusion Improved' Crabapple Tree | Malus moerlandsii Ornamental Trees
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    'Profusion Improved' Crabapple Tree | Malus moerlandsii

    Like 'Profusion'... but better!

    • A vigorous, spreading tree
    • Medium tree – grows up to 5m
    • Covered in magenta purple blossom each spring
    • Displays great resistance to apple scab

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  • Japanese Crabapple Tree | Malus floribunda Ornamental Trees
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    Japanese Crabapple Tree | Malus floribunda

    Showy and disease-resistant

    • A dense, rounded tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • A profusion of fragrant, single, pink blossom
    • Makes a spectacular feature tree

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  • Kursar' Cherry Blossom Tree Ornamental Trees
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    'Kursar' Dwarf Cherry Blossom Tree

    Small and mighty award-winner

    • Compact classic tree shape
    • Ideal for small spaces, growing to 3x3m
    • Clusters of deep pink single flowers
    • Blossoms in March-April

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  • Amelanchier Tree | Amelanchier canadensis Ornamental Trees
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    Amelanchier Tree | Amelanchier canadensis

    Myriad creamy white flowers

    • Cheery bushy-to-upright tree
    • Incredible fruits loved by birds (and people)
    • Myriad starry, white flowers and autumn hues
    • Fully hardy and low-maintenance

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  • John Downie Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
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    'John Downie' Crabapple Tree

    An incredibly popular variety

    • An oval, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • A riot of single, snow-white spring blossoms
    • Perfect pectin content for jams

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  • Weeping Silver Birch Tree | Betula pendula 'Youngii' Ornamental Trees
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    Weeping Silver Birch Tree | Betula pendula 'Youngii'

    Incredible pendulous branches

    • Elegantly weeping tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Mid-green leaves becoming yellow in autumn
    • Compact enough for smaller gardens

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  • Magnolia 'Soulangeana' Ornamental Trees
    From £75
    From £75

    Saucer Magnolia Tree | Magnolia × soulangeana 'Rustic Red'

    Clouds of rose pink blooms

    • Elegantly spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Sumptuously-scented, bowl-shaped, pink blooms
    • Wonderfully large flowers (up to 12cm across)

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  • Whitebeam Tree | Sorbus aria 'Lutescens' Ornamental Trees
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    Whitebeam Tree | Sorbus aria 'Lutescens'

    Glorious white springtime blooms

    • Bushy, upright tree (spreading with maturity)
    • Large tree - grows up to 10m
    • Silver-green, deciduous leaves
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • 'Crimson Cloud' Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata Ornamental Trees
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    Midland Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata ‘Crimson Cloud’

    A true wildlife magnet

    • Elegantly spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Masses of striking two-toned, single flowers
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

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  • 'Mount Fuji' Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae' Ornamental Trees
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    'Mount Fuji' Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae'

    Wildlife friendly cherry blossom

    • A flat topped shape develops in maturity
    • Ideal for medium spaces, growing between 4-6m
    • Almond scented, white semi-double flowers
    • Blossoms in April-May

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Which flowering trees should you choose?

Which flowering trees should you choose?

There are so many amazing flowering trees out there to choose from, that we’re not surprised if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by it all. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! If you want a tree with showy wow power – the sort that stops people in their tracks – then you can’t go wrong with a cherry blossom tree, which can sport (depending on the variety) single, fully double and even chrysanthemum-like flowers. Honourable mentions go to crabapple and hawthorn trees, which boast similarly impressive springtime flowers. Alternatively, you can go for something like a magnolia, with their eye-catching blooms coming in a range of hues and shapes, or a dogwood, whose flower-like bracts add grace and timeless elegance wherever they’re found.

Flowering tree planting schemes

Flowering tree planting schemes

There are a variety of planting schemes out there, and flowering trees certainly have a part to play in many of them. The one that perhaps first springs to mind is Japanese-style gardens and the role that cherry blossom trees occupy within them. It’s not unusual to find magnolias in these gardens, either. If you want a Mediterranean feel, then plant a citrus tree like a lemon or orange. These sun-loving favourites produce beautiful, fragrant white blossoms throughout the year, and grow beautifully in containers in a greenhouse or conservatory. Strawberry trees also make good additions to Mediterranean gardens. Then there are cottage gardens, which utilise fruit trees like apples and pears to great effect. Redbud and amelanchier work wonderfully in wildlife gardens, while a modern, minimalist feel can be achieved with a more architectural flowering tree, like the ‘Flagpole’ cherry blossom.

Caring for flowering trees

Caring for flowering trees

Specific care requirements can vary between flowering trees, however there are a few general tips you can bear in mind when planting and looking after your tree(s). Most flowering trees prefer moist but well-drained soil. If you know your garden soil is a bit on the heavy side, then consider amending with some well-rotted manure or compost. Water your tree regularly for its first couple of growing seasons, then during hot, dry spells thereafter. Pruning needs range from tree to tree, but many flowering trees will be fine with a simple trim each year to remove any dead, damaged or diseased branches.

Flowering Trees FAQs

What flowering trees can you grow in the UK?

In short, all sorts! There are trees you can go to specifically for their flowers, like cherry blossoms, magnolias, crabapples, redbuds and flowering dogwoods, for instance, as well as fruiting trees that put on a bloomin’ good show alongside their production of fruit – we’re talking apples, pears, plums and peaches (to name just a few).

Which flowering trees bloom the longest in the UK?

Chinese dogwoods have flower-like bracts that can last for several weeks before fading. Strawberry trees provide autumn-long flowers, while the winter-flowering cherry blossoms offer up blossoms on and off through the winter months. Most flowering trees hold their flowers for two to three weeks before they lose them.

Which flowering tree is best for small gardens?

There are plenty of smaller, more compact flowering trees out there, including Cheal’s weeping cherry blossom, ‘Susan’ magnolia and ‘Copacabana’ Japanese dogwood. You could also purchase a patio tree, or a fruit tree grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock (like M26 for apples, for instance).

Which flowering tree is best for wildlife?

The best flowering trees for wildlife are hawthorns, pussy willows and crabapples. These provide food and shelter for a range of beneficial pollinating insects and birds.

Which flowering tree has the best fragrance?

Magnolia grandiflora has exceptional, perfumed blooms, and so too does the Japanese apricot tree (Prunus mume).

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