Crepe Myrtle or Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
Crepe Myrtles come in a range of colors from pinks and whites through to reds and are a spring flowering beauty.
New dwarf Crepe Myrtles are available and these low growing shrubs can make a spectacular display.
Crepe Myrtles are drought tolerant and hardy.
Cornus
Cornus are late spring flowering trees. Large attractive flowering bracts. Cornus florida,
cornus kousa, cornus sericea,
cornus alba and
cornus mas are all popular species. Many cultivars are also available.
Malus (Crab Apple)
Crab Apples are a favorite spring flowering tree. Malus ioensis 'Plena', Malus spectabilis 'Plena' and Malus ioensis Rubra are favorites.
Prunus (Flowering CherryCherry)
The Japanese have a festival devoted to the flowering cherry, and with so many cultivars available the choice is outstanding.
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