White blooming trees in spring bring something special with them. A feeling of purity, awakening and new beginnings. Especially when they develop their colors, they form a beautiful contrast to the undeveloped greenery that surrounds them. This makes them easy to fit into any garden. There are also many white-flowering trees among the fruit and ornamental fruit trees, which often do not grow too tall. You will find out what these are in this article!
White flowering trees in spring – magnolias
Magnolias are known for their lush blooms in spring. The Magnolia kobus, for example, manages to cover itself in a coat of white, large tulip-like flowers before the leaves emerge. However, it takes a while for the rich flowering to begin because the tree has to grow up first. In addition to being a multi-stemmed tree, this magnolia can also be planted as a tall tree, growing to around 9 to 12 meters tall. This also makes it well suited for a more urban environment. It copes well in all conditions with the exception of calcareous soils.
Slightly lower is the tulip magnolia Magnolia × soulangeana, whose flowers are a combination of white and pink, which vary in intensity depending on the variety. The white-flowering Magnolia sieboldii is one size smaller and is mainly planted as a shrub.
An evergreen magnolia also steals the show in many a garden, such as the tall Magnolia grandiflora, which can reach 10 to 15 meters high and grows even larger under favorable conditions. The peak flowering period is between May and June, but it also blooms again and again throughout the summer.
Bridal cherry is ideal for small gardens
White flowering trees in spring – Prunus “The Bride” is definitely unsurpassed among ornamental cherries. Bees and bumblebees can't get enough of the snow-white individual flowers that bloom in large numbers in spring. The tree has fresh green leaves that turn an attractive orange-red glow after summer. This multi-stemmed tree grows 5 to 8 meters tall and is vase-shaped and compact, making it suitable for small gardens.
Chinese wild pear “Chanticleer” thrives even in poor soil
For a garden where space is limited, the Chinese wild pear Pyrus calleryana “Chanticleer” can be a beautiful addition as a white flowering tree. With its conical crown and a height of up to 12 meters, this ornamental pear doesn't take up too much space. Aside from flowering profusely around April, its glossy green leaves persist well into the late season, eventually turning a beautiful yellow-red in the fall. It is a fairly robust, healthy tree that thrives even in fairly poor soils.
The handkerchief tree has an impressive display of flowers
The handkerchief tree Davidia involucrata cannot be overlooked. When this tree is in full bloom, it appears as if its crown is covered with fluttering white handkerchiefs. In fact, it is the white bracts that create this sight. After flowering, these in turn develop into large nut-like fruits. The Davidia can become a strong tree, but in the German climate it remains tall at around 15 meters. It is a tree that you have to be patient with because it only blooms so spectacularly after 10 or even 15 years. But then you definitely have something special!
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White flowering trees in spring – Halesia carolina
The snowdrop tree (Halesia carolina) is a medium-sized deciduous tree with a broad crown and strikingly striped young branches. It blooms profusely from the end of April to the end of May, with a sea of white hanging bells on the bare branches. The subsequent leaves are medium green and oval and turn inconspicuously yellow to yellow-brown in autumn. After flowering, the four-winged lime green (edible) fruits also appear, which slowly turn brown in autumn. The snowdrop likes a protected location and soil that is not too calcareous. It has good winter hardiness, attracts bees and butterflies, but is not resistant to sea winds and air pollution.
American flowering dogwood offers a unique beauty
American dogwoods (Cornus florida) are trees and shrubs that offer unique beauty in all four seasons. The main attraction, however, is the bright white or pink flowers (actually bracts) that welcome spring. The dogwood is very easy to care for, develops well in the garden and grows quickly. It prefers a sunny to partially shaded location with high humidity. It grows best in northern Germany because of the cooler climate in summer and the humus-rich soil.
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