The best +10 flowering trees for the garden

Who doesn’t want to have flowering trees in their garden? They are a natural beauty capable of brightening your day by stealing a smile from you. But of course, with so much variety that there is, it can be difficult for us to choose the most suitable ones. We want to make that task easier for you, so we have made a selection of the species that are easier to find so that you can enjoy their beauty in your favorite place in the home.

Some are more suitable for temperate climates, others for tropical ones and others instead tolerate a wide range of temperatures. Therefore, you will see that apart from talking about its main characteristics, we will also tell you its rusticity. In this way, you will know if they can live well in your area.

Almond

The almond tree is a shrub or small deciduous tree whose scientific name is Almond. It reaches a height of 3 to 5 meters, and In spring, its branches sprout a large number of solitary or grouped flowers, usually white, although they may be pink depending on the variety. Towards the end of summer its fruits, that is, the almonds, will begin to be ready for consumption. It supports well dry periods if they are short (not drought), and frosts down to -7ºC.

Fire tree

The tree of fire, whose scientific name is Brachychiton acerifoliusIt is a deciduous tree that has a rapid growth rate, being able to grow around 30-40 centimeters per year if the right conditions are met. It grows up to 15 meters in height, although in its natural habitat it can reach 40 meters. Its flowers are wonderful, since they are like scarlet bells, and they are very numerous. Resists up to -7ºC.

Bauhinia

Bauhinia is native to the USA, India and Vietnam, where it is known as the »orchid tree». Its flowers are of extraordinary beauty and, depending on the species, they will be pink, white or bicolor. It grows to a height of about 10m, with a crown of 3 to 5 meters in diameter, with deciduous leaves. It resists light frosts, with which it can be grown in gardens with different climates.

catalpa

Catalpa, whose scientific name is catalpa bignonioidesis a deciduous tree native to the temperate regions of North America, India and Asia. With a height of up to 25 meters, and quite large heart-shaped leaves with a length of 10-15cm, it is perfect for gardens with climates that have the four distinct seasons. Its flowers are white, trumpet-shaped, and appear in spring. In addition, it can withstand frosts of up to 12ºC.

flamboyan

His scientific name is Delonix direction And, although it is native to Madagascar, today it grows in regions that enjoy tropical or subtropical climates around the world. Its leaves are evergreen, although they will fall if the temperature drops below ten degrees or if, on the contrary, there is a marked dry season. It grows to a height of six meters, with a parasol crown of about four meters. The flowers are grouped in red or orange inflorescences (variety Delonix regia var. flavid). It is ideal if you need to have a plant that gives you some shade. But yes, you have to know that it does not support frost; maybe up to -1ºC if it is for a short time, but nothing more.

Jacaranda

The jacaranda mimosifolia It is a tree with semi-deciduous leaves (that is, it does not lose all of them in autumn), very elegant. With rapid growth in a short time you can have a plant that with low maintenance gives you lots of flowers of a beautiful lilac color. In addition, it grows up to 10 meters, and its crown is very dense. It is perfect for hot climates, but it has also proven to be resistant to light frosts down to -4ºC. Of course, it is advisable to keep it protected from strong winds.

Purple

The tree known as lilac, and whose scientific name is Common syringeIt is a deciduous tree or small tree that reaches 7 meters in height. It grows at a good pace, and is ideal for growing in low-maintenance gardens. During spring it produces flowers grouped in clusters called lilac or mauve panicles.. Withstands cold and frosts down to -18ºC.

Magnolia

The magnolia, whose scientific name is magnolia grandiflorais an evergreen tree that reaches 35-40 meters in height. It has simple and large leaves, about 20 centimeters long by up to 12 centimeters wide, but its flowers they are not left behind. Are They can measure up to 30 centimeters in diameter, and are white and very fragrant. Resists up to -18ºC.

Drunk stick

The drunken stick, also known as the bottle tree or wool tree, is a deciduous tree whose scientific name is ceiba speciosa (before Beautiful chorisia), which reaches a maximum height of 20 meters. Its trunk tends to acquire the shape of a bottle, and be armed with stingers. Its flowers are large, about 15 centimeters, pink with a white centerand sprout in spring. Supports up to -7ºC.

Australian oak

The Australian oak, also called golden pine, silver oak or silky oak, is an evergreen tree that reaches between 18 and 35 meters in height whose scientific name is Robusta grevillea. Its crown, despite its height, is rather narrow, and is filled with very curious yellow flowers. It resists up to -8ºC once acclimatized.

Tamarisk

The taray or taraje, sometimes also called tamarisk, whose scientific name is French tamariskis a deciduous tree that reaches between 6 and 8 meters. Its branches are long and flexible, and although they have leaves, they are very small and scale-shaped. Thus, it is a most peculiar species, which becomes beautiful when it blooms in spring-summer. Its flowers are white or pink, and are grouped in spikes up to 6 centimeters long. It resists frosts down to -12º.

trick

The tipuana, whose scientific name is trick trickis a deciduous tree that reaches between 10 and 25 meters in height. Its crown is quite dense, so it is interesting as a plant to provide shade. Regarding their flowers, are yellow and are grouped in hanging racemes in spring. Resists up to -7ºC.

And now, the million dollar question …: Which one did you like the most?