Flowering / Shade Trees

Few investments in the landscape pay greater dividends than a well-placed shade or flowering tree. These botanical workhorses provide cooling respite in summer, brilliant seasonal displays, and an undeniable sense of grandeur. They anchor the garden, frame vistas, and—if chosen wisely—only improve with age. A landscape without trees? Unthinkable.

Cherry Kwanzan - Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’

Cherry Kwanzan - Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’

Cherry Okame - Prunus x ‘Okame’

Cherry Okame - Prunus x ‘Okame’

Cherry Yoshino - Prunus yedoensis ‘Yoshino’

Cherry Yoshino - Prunus yedoensis ‘Yoshino’

White Weeping Cherry Snow Fountains - Prunus subhirtella ‘Snow Fountains’

White Weeping Cherry Snow Fountains - Prunus subhirtella ‘Snow Fountains’

Pink Weeping Cherry Pendula - Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula’

Pink Weeping Cherry Pendula - Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula’

Dogwood Samaritan - Cornus kousa ‘Samaritan’

Dogwood Samaritan - Cornus kousa ‘Samaritan’

Dogwood Venus - Cornus x _Venus_

Dogwood Venus - Cornus x ‘Venus’

Dogwood ‘Stellar Pink’ - Cornus x ‘Rutgan’

Dogwood ‘Stellar Pink’ - Cornus x ‘Rutgan’

Dogwood Kousa - Cornus kousa

Dogwood Kousa - Cornus kousa

Dogwood Cherokee Brave - Cornus florida Cherokee Brave

Dogwood Cherokee Brave - Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Brave’

Dogwood Scarlet Fire - Cornus kousa ‘Scarlet Fire’

Dogwood Scarlet Fire - Cornus kousa ‘Scarlet Fire’

Eastern Redbud Golden Falls (Weeping) - Cercis canadensis ‘Golden Falls’

Eastern Redbud Golden Falls (Weeping) - Cercis canadensis ‘Golden Falls’

Eastern Redbud Merlot - Cercis canadensis ‘Merlot_

Eastern Redbud Merlot - Cersis canadensis ‘Merlot’

Eastern Redbud Midnight Express - Cercis canadensis ‘Midnight Express’

Eastern Redbud Midnight Express - Cercis canadensis ‘Midnight Express’

Eastern Redbud Ruby Falls (Weeping) - Cercis canadensis ‘Ruby Falls’

Eastern Redbud Ruby Falls (Weeping) - Cercis canadensis ‘Ruby Falls’

Eastern Redbud Rising Sun - Cercis canadensis ‘Rising Sun’

Eastern Redbud Rising Sun - Cercis canadensis ‘Rising Sun’

Eastern Redbud Flamethrower - Cercis canadensis ‘Flamethrower’

Eastern Redbud Flamethrower - Cercis canadensis ‘Flamethrower’

Eastern Redbud Carolina Sweetheart - Cercis canadensis ‘Carolina Sweetheart’

Eastern Redbud Carolina Sweetheart - Cercis canadensis ‘Carolina Sweetheart’

Crape Myrtle Muskogee - Lagerstroemia indica ‘Muskogee’

Crape Myrtle Muskogee - Lagerstroemia indica ‘Muskogee’

Crepe Myrtle Natchez - Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Natchez’

Crepe Myrtle Natchez - Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Natchez’

Crepe Myrtle Scarlet - Lagerstroemia x ‘Scarlet’

Crepe Myrtle Scarlet - Lagerstroemia x ‘Scarlet’

Crepe myrtle Miss Frances - Lagerstroemia indica ‘Miss Frances’

Crepe myrtle Miss Frances - Lagerstroemia indica ‘Miss Frances’

Crepe Myrtle Lavender Skies - Lagerstroemia x ‘Lavender Skies’

Crepe Myrtle Lavender Skies - Lagerstroemia x ‘Lavender Skies’

Crepe Myrtle Tonto (Dwarf) - Lagerstroemia indica ‘Tonto’

Crepe Myrtle Tonto (Dwarf) - Lagerstroemia indica ‘Tonto’

Crepe Myrtle White Lightning - Lagerstroemia x ‘White Lightning’

Crepe Myrtle White Lightning - Lagerstroemia x ‘White Lightning’

Hydrangea Pinky Winky (Tree Form)

Hydrangea Pinky Winky (Tree Form) - Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pinky Winky’

Dappled Willow (Tree Form) - Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’

Styrax Evening Light - Styrax japonicus ‘Evening Light’

Styrax Evening Light - Styrax japonicus ‘Evening Light’

Styrax Fragrant Fountain (Weeping) - Styrax japonicus ‘Fragrant Fountain’

Styrax Fragrant Fountain (Weeping) - Styrax japonicus ‘Fragrant Fountain’

Dogwood Venus - Cornus x _Venus_

Dwarf Lilac ‘Palibin’ - Syringa Meyeri ‘Pablin’

Dwarf Lilac Flowerfesta White (Tree Form) - Syringa Meyeri ‘Flowerfesta White’

Dwarf Lilac Flowerfesta White - Syringa Meyeri ‘Flowerfesta White’

Lilac Miss Kim (Tree Form) - Syringa pubescens subsp. patula ‘Miss Kim’

Lilac Miss Kim - Syringa pubescens subsp. patula ‘Miss Kim’

Magnolia Jane - Magnolia x ‘Jane’

Magnolia Jane - Magnolia x ‘Jane’c

Red Maple Redpointe - Acer rubrum ‘Redpointe’

Red Maple Redpointe - Acer rubrum ‘Redpointe’

Red Maple ‘October Glory’ - Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’

Red Maple ‘October Glory’ - Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’

Red Maple ‘Autumn Blaze’ - Acer rubrum ‘Autumn Blaze’

Red Maple ‘Autumn Blaze’ - Acer rubrum ‘Autumn Blaze’

River Birch Heritage - Betula nigra ‘Heritage’

River Birch Heritage - Betula nigra ‘Heritage’

Hornbeam Columnar - Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’

Hornbeam Columnar - Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’

FAQ Flowering / Shade Trees

What are the best shade / flowering trees for small backyards?

Japanese Maple, (small cultivars) Crape Myrtle, Eastern Redbud, & Dappled Willow

They can, that’s why it’s important to tell nursery staff all your requirements when buying a tree.

Red Maples & Japanese Maples are notorious for their spectacular fall foliage!

How much does a mature shade / flowering tree cost?

There are many variables when it comes to cost.. At East End Trees we work to find the best quality growers at the best price so that we can offer excellent quality while never sacrificing quality!

Eastern Redbud, Red Maple, and Black Gum are among the top native species.

Crape Myrtle wins this by a long shot with established trees sometimes flowering from July through to October!

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