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Plant a variety of trees for a progression of bloom!
By Chris Leinster - July 23, 2024
In my former career as a landscape architect, I always tried to incorporate a progression of bloom when selecting trees and shrubs for my clients’ yards. By picking a variety of trees with different bloom times, the property always had a seasonal splash of interest to admire. From the earliest blossoms of the Crabapple, Plum, Pear, and Cherry trees in late Winter to the last flourish of petals of Rose of Sharon that persist until frost, my customers always had something colorful to enjoy while anticipating the next display of marvelous awakening.
After the Ornamental Fruit Trees already mentioned, Redbud and Hawthorn quickly follow. Lilacs and Elder liven up the understory. Then Viburnum, Serviceberry, and Japanese Tree Lilac reveal their true splendor. Serviceberry then offer up delicious berries that also have an ornamental appeal. They taste like blueberries if you can beat the birds to them.
For most yards, late Spring provides the last show of colorful array. But adding a Golden Raintree would liven up the landscape in late June! Catalpa also explode to life in mid-Summer. Catalpa are white from a distance but have purple striations down the tube of the orchid-like flowers. Incredible! As I write this toward the end of July, my Seven Son Flower tree (featured in the picture) is budding up and beginning to open her flowers. This will soon be followed by cherry-red bracts (modified leaves) which decorate the tree until Fall.
That about does it for the trees, but Roses, Spirea, and Potentilla bloom perpetually throughout the season and will produce through the Fall. Speaking of Fall, make sure you’ve got some Maple and Linden for one last gasp of brilliant color before the leaves drop.
Winter interest is important as well. The Regal Oak Tree is just as impressive barren as it is fully clothed in leaves. The ridged, corky bark of Hackberry really stands out against a snowy backdrop. Christmas lights can dazzle the effect of any tree in the landscape, just don’t be the guy who still has them on in May! Of course evergreen trees such as Spruce, Fir, and Pine will maintain privacy while offering some blues and greens until the snow finally melts and the whole cycle begins anew.
If you’ve been contemplating how to add some interest for any season, Happy Trees has plenty of options to keep your gardens flourishing for generations to come. Browse the website at HappyTrees.CO or give us a call and we can help guide you with your selections. Thank you for your consideration of Happy Trees and as always, have a great day!
After the Ornamental Fruit Trees already mentioned, Redbud and Hawthorn quickly follow. Lilacs and Elder liven up the understory. Then Viburnum, Serviceberry, and Japanese Tree Lilac reveal their true splendor. Serviceberry then offer up delicious berries that also have an ornamental appeal. They taste like blueberries if you can beat the birds to them.
For most yards, late Spring provides the last show of colorful array. But adding a Golden Raintree would liven up the landscape in late June! Catalpa also explode to life in mid-Summer. Catalpa are white from a distance but have purple striations down the tube of the orchid-like flowers. Incredible! As I write this toward the end of July, my Seven Son Flower tree (featured in the picture) is budding up and beginning to open her flowers. This will soon be followed by cherry-red bracts (modified leaves) which decorate the tree until Fall.
That about does it for the trees, but Roses, Spirea, and Potentilla bloom perpetually throughout the season and will produce through the Fall. Speaking of Fall, make sure you’ve got some Maple and Linden for one last gasp of brilliant color before the leaves drop.
Winter interest is important as well. The Regal Oak Tree is just as impressive barren as it is fully clothed in leaves. The ridged, corky bark of Hackberry really stands out against a snowy backdrop. Christmas lights can dazzle the effect of any tree in the landscape, just don’t be the guy who still has them on in May! Of course evergreen trees such as Spruce, Fir, and Pine will maintain privacy while offering some blues and greens until the snow finally melts and the whole cycle begins anew.
If you’ve been contemplating how to add some interest for any season, Happy Trees has plenty of options to keep your gardens flourishing for generations to come. Browse the website at HappyTrees.CO or give us a call and we can help guide you with your selections. Thank you for your consideration of Happy Trees and as always, have a great day!