Blooming Tree supply a visual appeal to the landscape like none other . Although most trees flower for one to two months each twelvemonth , there are some species that bloom much longer , flowering as long as June through November ’s Frost . In gain to being known as the trees that bloom the longest , these smorgasbord are drought resistant , disease insubordinate and thrive in full sunshine .

Redbud Tree

The Cercis canadensis tree ( Cercis canadensis ) has both efflorescence and get out that enhance its optical appeal . When grow in full sun , the redbud tree ’s blossoms start to form in early March starting as majestic - lavender bud , and remain on the tree through May cease their season as pink - lavender flowers . As the flowers shine , they are replace by heart shaped dark-green foliage that turns red and yellow in the fall , addinganother colorfulseason to the tree .

The redbud tree ’s blossoms pull hummingbird , butterfly , honeybees and birds . Growing to a final height of 15 foot grandiloquent and 15 feet wide , the redbud thrives in full sunshine to fond tad and does proficient in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9 . The redbud is adaptable to most soil types , but choose a moist , well - draining , rich soil .

Crape Myrtle

The crepe Vinca minor ( Lagerstroemia indica ) is the longest blossom tree in existence . Its flowers remain in peak between 60 and 120 days . The crape Vinca minor is a aboriginal plant of Australia and Asia , and prefers well draining soil . The flowers on the crape Vinca minor form into large showy bunch of reddened , pink or white , depend upon the form .

The French pancake myrtle is so drought resistant that it is commonly planted along the sides of highway as a ornamental tree diagram . Crape Vinca minor thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 9 and arise very vigorously in full Sunday pass on a maximum height of 30 feet and a width of 15 feet .

Dogwood

The dogwood tree tree diagram ( Cornus florida ) thrive in Zone 5 , and grows to close to 30 feet tall with a width of 20 feet . The dogwood produce clusters of showy livid and pink flower from mid May until August , which acquire berries through the capitulation . This tree diagram ’s net optical show ends with its leafage turning a deep reddish blue gloss in belated crepuscle and other winter before falling from the tree diagram . The cornel prefers rich , well run out dirt and thrives in full sunlight .

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