20 Best Pink Trees for a Yard That’s Always in Bloom

While wisteria plants are better known for their purple florals, why not opt for a pink tree? This flowering tree is a climber and will need a trellis or plant stake to help support the weight of the hanging flowers.

________________________________________________________________________

Read Also: What climate change means for the future of coffee and other popular foods

________________________________________________________________________

Friendly to pollinators but still deer-resistant, the pink oleander (Nerium oleander) blooms its cone-shaped flowers in the spring. This drought-resistant tree does best in warmer climates.

Before the delicious fruit appears, peach trees sprout beautiful pink blooms. Most varieties of this pink tree peak between five and seven feet tall. Neighborhood critters will love the fruit, so keep that in mind.

Fabulous yet fleeting, cherry blossoms practically need no introduction. Cherry blossom trees boast some of the most stunning and sought-after spring blooms, peaking between late March and early April.

With fern-like foliage and spiky pink florals, the mimosa tree is one of the most unique pink trees you can use in your landscaping. This tree matures at 25 to 30 feet tall with an equal spread, so be sure to plant it with plenty of room to grow.

________________________________________________________________________

Read Also : Why climate change is still the greatest threat to human health

________________________________________________________________________

Native to equatorial countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, and Venezuela, this pink tree loves warm, dry weather. Unlike other pink trees, the pink trumpet tree blooms during the winter, and its sweet scent attracts pollinators.

Gala apple trees burst with an abundance of pastel pink blooms throughout the spring months. Not only are the flowers on this pink tree visually striking, but they also give way to deliciously sweet fruit during the colder months.

A type of ornamental almond tree, the pink flowering almond tree is cultivated for its appearance rather than the edible fruit. Because of this, this tree features double the number of pink blooms as a traditional almond tree. Flowering almond trees are also more cold-tolerant than similar-looking cherry trees.

Towering as tall as 40 feet at maturity, the red horse chestnut is great for those looking for a subtle way to incorporate pink trees into their landscaping. This tree is technically a hybrid between red buckeyes and traditional horse chestnuts. The flowers start bright red, but they’ll fade into a beautiful pink over time. Just be aware that its seeds are toxic to animals and people.

One of the first trees to burst into color in the spring, the tiny, hot pink blooms of a redbud tree appear before the foliage. It’s nicely sized to fit in many gardens, with most varieties growing to around 15 to 25 feet.

________________________________________________________________________

Read Also : GARDENING BEGINNER’S GUIDE

________________________________________________________________________

There are many different types of magnolias, so you can grow one just about anywhere in the United States. Southern magnolias are the classics, growing in warm regions. But you’ll also find saucer magnolias and star magnolias that grow in colder parts of the country.

Elegant arching branches and stunning pink blooms in early-to-mid spring make the weeping cherry a must-have pink tree. Many varieties also boast pretty orange, gold, or red fall colors.

Camellias have a classic, old-fashioned beauty with glossy green leaves and large, lush blooms. There are numerous cultivated varieties of this broadleaf evergreen that bloom from late fall to early spring. Many types range from pale pink to deepest red.

This large shrub, which maxes out at four to five feet tall and wide, is an excellent alternative if you don’t have room for a full-grown tree. It has the most gorgeous trumpet-shaped flowers that pollinators like hummingbirds love. Some types rebloom throughout the season.

The blooms of this classic pink tree appear in mid-to-late spring with large flowers that become showy red fruit the birds love. Most varieties range from 15 to 25 feet tall at maturity.

The branches of crabapple trees are covered in lush pink blooms in mid to late spring. Some varieties also have burgundy foliage. Birds love the berries!

There are many varieties of crape myrtle trees, but the most eye-catching blooms are pale pink, fuchsia, and red. They are super-bloomers, offering beautiful, ruffly flowers all summer long. Some varieties reach only 10 feet tall, so they’ll work in smaller landscapes.

This is another large shrub that reaches only about 5 feet tall, so it works when you don’t necessarily have room for a tree. Its stunning flowers go from white to blush to deep red, and the papery blooms remain from mid-summer through winter, providing interest in your otherwise faded garden. It’s the only type of hydrangea that also offers brilliant fall foliage.

USDA Hardiness zones: 5 to 9

This is a handsome broadleaf evergreen with large, beautiful flowers in mid-spring. Some varieties become quite large, so they provide screening and privacy as well as color.

This lesser-known flowering tree has blush pink, bell-shaped blooms that cover it in late spring to early summer. With its lovely weeping form and cotton-candy-scented flowers, this pink tree is a true showstopper!

NOTE – This article was originally published in housebeautiful and can be viewed here