As I stare out my window to watch the ice melting after our latest freeze, I enjoy thinking about the Spring ahead and all of the blooms that await. I spend my days dreaming out the windows and my evenings tearing out pages from plant catalogs and researching the best plants to create my wish lists. One thing I know as a long time gardener is that it’s always important to start with the anchor plants first when designing. If you just moved into a new home, you likely have a shade tree or two installed by the builder and some simple shrubs in the front flowerbeds. However, the plants with a little punch and pop of color are usually left out of the mix in a brand new landscape. This is where flowering trees come in and I want to share with you some of our favorites from our nursery that just love it here in North Texas.
Little Gem Magnolia
Bloom Color: Creamy White
Special Features:
Evergreen Foliage
Prolific flowering that lasts up to 6 months
Adaptable to a Wide Range of Soil Types
Learn more about Little Gem Magnolia Trees by clicking >> here.
Muskogee Crape Myrtle
Bloom Color: Lavender Purple
Special Features:
Orange Foliage in the Fall
Fast Growing
Blooms Summer through Fall
Adaptable to a Wide Range of Soil Types
Learn more about Muskogee Crape Myrtle Trees by clicking >> here.
Natchez Crape Myrtle
Bloom Color: White
Special Features:
Orange Foliage in the Fall
Fast Growing
Blooms Summer through Fall
Adaptable to a Wide Range of Soil Types
Learn more about Natchez Crape Myrtle Trees by clicking >> here.
Red Rocket Crape Myrtle
Bloom Color: Red
Special Features:
Great for Smaller Gardens
Fast Growing
Blooms Summer through Fall
Adaptable to a Wide Range of Soil Types
Learn more about Red Rocket Crape Myrtle Trees by clicking >> here.
Scarlet Crape Myrtle
Bloom Color: Scarlet Red
Special Features:
Fast Growing
Great for Smaller Gardens
Adaptable to a Wide Range of Soil Types
Learn more about Scarlet Crape Myrtle Trees by clicking >> here.
Thunderstruck ‘Ruby’ Crape Myrtle
Bloom Color: Red
Special Features:
Fast Growing
Dark Plum Foliage
Adaptable to a Wide Range of Soil Types
Learn more about Ruby Crape Myrtle Trees by clicking >> here.
Thunderstruck ‘White Lighting’ Crape Myrtle
Bloom Color: White
Special Features:
Fast Growing
Dark Plum Foliage
Adaptable to a Wide Range of Soil Types
Learn more about White Lightning Crape Myrtle Trees by clicking >> here.
Vitex ‘Shoal Creek’
Bloom Color: Bluish Purple
Special Features:
Fast Growing
Produces Fragrant Purple Flowers
Adaptable to a Wide Range of Soil Types
Learn more about Vitex Trees by clicking >> here.
