Redbud (Cercis canadensis) Valued for its outstanding display of pink or white flowers in spring, redbud is an easy-to-grow small tree with delightful heart-shape leaves that turn golden-yellow in fall.
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia selections) A common sight in Southern gardens, crape myrtle offers big clusters of frilly flowers in shades of pink, red, lavender, or white in summer and fall.
Crabapple (Malus selections) Add spectacular seasonal flair to your landscape with crabapples. There's a wide array available that bears flowers in shades of white, pink, and red.
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida selections) One of the most beautiful North American native trees, flowering dogwood bears pink or white springtime flowers, bright red fruits in late summer, and outstanding purple-red fall foliage.
Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa selections) Count on kousa dogwood to put on a terrific spring show with its attractive pink or white blooms. This small ornamental tree keeps performing once spring ends.
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana) Offering some of the most beautiful flowers of any tree, the saucer magnolia has large blooms that appear in shades of white, pink, and purple in mid to late spring.
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus) Native to parts of Eastern North America, fringe tree is a versatile plant you can grow as a large shrub or small tree.
Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum x watereri) Magnificent when it blooms in late spring and early summer, golden chain tree produces hanging clusters of yellow flowers that resemble wisteria.
Carolina Silverbell (Halesia tetraptera) Enjoy a delightful early-spring show from Carolina silverbell. This small ornamental tree (or large shrub, depending on how you prune it) displays dangling clusters of white bell-shape flowers just before it leafs out.
Hawthorn (Crataegus crus-galli) Attracting pollinators in early summer with sprays of fragrant, white flowers, hawthorn is a dense, low-branched tree that is armed with numerous large thorns.
These small trees are sure to enhance the beauty of your landscape without taking up too much space. Choose the ones that best suit your garden's needs and enjoy their beauty year-round!