Evergreen Magnolias
Magnolia Grandiflora Species and Cultivars
If you are looking for an evergreen flowering tree then Magnolias are a great choice. The Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora or Bull Bay) and its cultivars such as Magnolia Little Gem, Magnolia Kay Parris and Magnolia Teddy Bear are all great flowering trees.
Deciduous Magnolias
Fantastic flowers, and a huge variety to choose from. Look for Magnolia denudata, Magnolia soulangeana cultivars. Magnolia liliiflora, Magnolia heptapeta or Yulan Magnolia are widely used and Magnolia stellata is a very popular form. Deciduous Magnolias are also called Saucer magnolias, Japanese magnolias and Oriental magnolias.
African tulip Tree
Spathodea campanulata is a spectacular flowering tree for warmer areas. Fast growing, long blooming also called the 'Flame of the forest'.
Yellow poinciana
Peltophorum pterocarpum with is umbrella like crown and attractive fragrant flowers (zones 10 - 11)
Ornamental 'Callery' or Flowering Pear Trees
Pyrus Calleryana, ussuriensis and salicifolia are all good flowering trees. Ornamental Pears are used for both autumn color and beautiful spring blossom.
Different cultivars have different growth habits, Pyrus calleryana 'Capital' has a narrow or upright growth habit. The weeping variety Pyrus salicifolia is worth a place in the garden.
Illawarra flame tree
Brachychiton acerifolius is a spectacular flowering tree with bright red flowers during spring to early summer. Semi deciduous in nature and growing to 30 - 50 ft.
Goldenrain tree
( Koelreuteria paniculata, Pride of India or Varnish tree) Drought tolerant, yellow flowers in summer, growing to 20 - 25ft and with showy seed capsules after the flowers. Does well in full sun.
Catalpa Species
Catalpa Speciosa (Western Catalpa, Indian Bean), Catalpa bignonioides (Southern Catalpa). With a broad umbrella shaped canopy and white bell shaped flowers during spring. Catalpa Bignonioides Aurea has yellow foliage. Catalpa bungei is another worth looking for.
Other Flowering Trees Include:
Crape Myrtle
Hibiscus
Cornus or 'Dogwood' (cornus florida is a standout)
Persian Lilac Tree - Syringa x persica, Sourwood - Oxydendrum arboretum
Tulip Tree - Lirodendron tulipifera
Albizzia (Silk Tree)
Stewartia
Prunus or Flowering Cherries
Chionanthus virginicus (Fring Tree)
Laburnum x watereri (Goldenchain tree)
Paulownia tomentosa (Empress tree)
Stenocarpus sinuatus (Firewheel Tree)
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