White flowering tree with red berries
Trees with red berries: our favorite red berry trees
Trees with red berries will provide interest in fall and winter, adding joyful color when the rest of nature is winding down. However, some varieties will add an accent in the summer, and many have beautiful flowers in the spring, too.
There are trees with red berries to suit every garden setting, and the right choice will add seasonal impact to your backyard ideas.
‘Trees with red berries are decorative and offer visual interest, especially during the winter months,’ says Pete Smith, urban forestry program manager at Arbor Day Foundation . ‘Many of the berries can also be collected for consumption and provide valuable food for wildlife.’
Trees with red berries
These are our favorite trees with red berries. Several varieties can be grown as evergreen hedges, which makes them some of the best trees for privacy and screening in a backyard.
When choosing trees with red berries to suit your garden, you must only plant species that will thrive in your area. Knowing your USDA plant hardiness zone is essential, and happily there are options for almost every climate.
You also need to ensure your chosen tree is compatible with your soil type, the level of sunlight it will receive, and how much maintenance you are able to provide.
Check its maximum size and growth rate to ensure it won't outgrow your yard, and learn how to plant a tree correctly.
Finally, consider whether you want a tree with edible red berries, or are only concerned with its ornamental value.
‘As a longtime forager and permaculture gardener, my favorite trees with red berries all have edible or medicinal fruit,’ says Susannah Shmurak, founder of the HealthyGreenSavvy.com blog.
Many berries are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and can be made into everything from jellies to alcoholic beverages. Before eating any berries, however, you must be certain of the variety, as some are poisonous or require cooking before consuming.
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A familiar sight in hedgerows, the hawthorn tree – Crataegus monogyna – also makes a valuable addition to gardens, as its appealing red berries, or ‘haws’, endure through fall and into the winter.
‘The hawthorn tree is a beautiful landscape tree that provides bright colored berries enjoyed by birds, squirrels, rabbits and deer,’ says Smith.
You can consume the haws, as long as you cook them first. ‘Hawthorn berries are prized for their medicinal value, especially for promoting heart health,’ says Shmurak.
To eat hawthorn berries, they are at their best when used to make a sauce, but can also be added to an apple jelly, used to make ‘fruit leather’, or even wine.
In terms of variety, Emilly Barbosa Fernandes, small space gardening consultant at Housegrail , favors the green hawthorn ‘Winter King’. ‘This is one of the trees that display red berries on their branches while the rest of the trees are bare,’ she says.
‘They bloom in the mid to late spring and make a great addition to your yard.’
You should be able to grow hawthorn trees in zones 5 to 9, in most soil types. Ideally they need full sun. Most hawthorns will reach between 15-30ft.
2. Holly
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Not just a symbol of Christmas, holly is one of the best trees with red berries to include in your winter garden ideas. ‘A good option is American holly – Ilex opaca – which has glossy, green leaves all winter long and great red berries used regularly in holiday wreaths,’ says Smith.
Holly trees grow well in zones 5-9, and will tolerate partial shade and most soil types. They can eventually reach as tall as 50ft, but you will need more than one tree to get berries, as they don't self-pollinate.
Arborist Mark Russell believes English holly – Ilex aquifolium – is one of the best trees for privacy. ‘While many people use arborvitae or Leyland cypress as privacy screens, they have their drawbacks due to fungus weaknesses,' he says.
'Instead, I recommend homeowners go with an English holly, as they are hearty cultivars, produce fantastic red berries, and make great privacy screens.’
3. Mountain ash – rowanberry
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Yielding bright red rowanberries in late summer to early winter, and frothy white blossom in the spring, the mountain ash – Sorbus aucuparia – is an attractive garden tree. The leaves turn a stunning shade of orange in the fall, making it one of the best trees for autumn color.
‘The stunning mountain ash tree produces masses of attractive fruit that birds eat in the winter – and the determined forager can use them if they're willing to make an effort,’ says Shmurak.
While not one of the tastiest berries, rowanberries are rich in vitamin C and have anti-inflammatory properties. However, you do need to freeze them for a couple of weeks before cooking them, and they take a lot of sugar to counteract their bitterness.
Shmurak recommends turning rowanberries into jelly, vinegar, wine, or even Turkish delight.
In the right setting, mountain ash trees are hardy, but they don’t like extreme heat and humidity. You should be able to grow them in zones 3-6, where they can reach around 30ft. Rowanberries will tolerate partial shade and like well-drained soil.
4. Cherry tree
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‘Cherry trees are one of my all-time favorite trees with red ‘berries’. Not only do they produce delicious fruit, but the flowers are beautiful too,’ says Barbosa Fernandes.
Unlike many of the other trees featured in this list, cherries ripen during the summer. However, the trees’ stunning blossom often heralds the end of winter, and is one of the first signs that spring is on the way.
There are numerous types of cherry tree you can grow, with options for zones 3-9. Sweet varieties need full sun, but more acidic cooking cherries will grow in partial shade.
'Sweetheart' is a lovely late season variety that has bright red cherries, and is self-fertile.
Cherry trees come in a range of sizes, and dwarf varieties are some of the best trees to grow in pots, so you can position them on the patio.
However, even if you don’t have room for a potted cherry you can still enjoy these wonderful trees: ‘There are many festivals around the United States where you can see cherry trees in full bloom, and then later in the year go try some of the cherries yourself,’ adds Barbosa Fernandes.
5. Chokecherry
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The chokecherry tree – Prunus virginiana – is native to North America. ‘It’s a smaller tree with a dark red fleshy fruit that can be used to make jams, jellies, syrups and wines,’ says Smith.
Packed with antioxidants, chokecherries can be astringent when not fully ripe, although cultivated varieties are sweeter with a cherry-like flavor.
In spring and summer, the tree bursts with clusters of white flowers, making it attractive in the garden for much of the year.
Reaching up to 30ft, the chokecherry is a versatile tree that grows in zones 2-8.
6. Red chokeberry
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Not to be confused with the similarly named chokecherry, the chokeberry is a very different plant, though both are named for the effect the fruit can have on the palate.
Technically it’s an upright treelike shrub, and while common varieties are dark blue/purple, the red chokeberry – Aronia arbutifolia – is a stunning shiny ruby hue.
‘In the spring, they have gorgeous white flowers that eventually give way to the bright red berries in the summer months until late fall,’ says Jen Stark, gardening and home writer, and founder of Happy DIY Home .
‘Additionally, the leaves turn brilliant colors in the fall to give you multi-season interest. The berries are too bitter to eat raw, but you can use them in desserts or savory dishes to help balance out the flavor profile.’
This deciduous shrub gets between 6.
5-13ft tall and has large leaves, making it one of the best trees for small gardens.
7. Mulberry tree
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‘Red mulberry trees – Morus rubra – are wonderful because they produce an immense amount of fruit when in season,’ says Russell.
‘The fruit that they produce is really similar to raspberries, or blackberries. It's super sweet and more than anything super plentiful.’
Mulberry trees can reach up to 80ft, and can be grown in zones 4-9, tolerating part shade.
However, Russell warns not to plant one over your driveway or a walkway – ‘because all of those berries can stain.’ For this reason, mulberries may not be the best trees for front yards.
8. Juneberries
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‘Though the ripest berries are a bit on the purply side, my favorite trees with red berries are hands-down juneberries – Amelanchier alnifolia – also known as serviceberry or saskatoon,’ says Shmurak.
‘These delicious blueberry-like fruits grow prolifically in all sorts of conditions, have lovely spring flowers, as well as attractive fall color.’
Juneberries are hardy trees that grow well in zones 2-7, tolerating light shade and damp sites. They typically reach between 15-35ft.
Another benefit of these wonderful trees is that in the spring they produce elegant star-shaped flowers, while in the fall, their foliage turns brilliant red orange.
9. Peruvian pepper
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Peruvian pepper – Schinus molle – is also known as the California pepper tree, false pepper, or the American pepper.
'This is an evergreen tree that produces small red berries with a peppery taste,’ says Stark. 'You can eat the berries safely.'
The Peruvian pepper tree does best in arid and hot climates, thriving in zones 8-11, and reaches 25-50ft in height.
‘It has pretty pinnate fern-like leaves with small white flowers in the spring.
Its berry-like drupes of pink or red woody seeds grow in large clusters all year long,' adds Stark.
10. Yew
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A large coniferous tree, the yew – Taxus baccata – makes a beautiful addition to the garden with its bright scarlet berries in the fall and lush green needles.
It's also an ancient tree with a fascinating history steeped in myth and superstition. While they are difficult to date, there are yew trees believed to be over 3,000 years old.
As an evergreen tree, the yew provides color and screening in the garden year round, and grows in zones 5-7. Though it can reach great heights, it can be pruned to keep it in shape or to serve as a hedge.
However, while it offers lots of landscaping potential, the yew tree is poisonous to humans, so it’s not one to plant if you prefer trees with red berries that you can sample. Happily, the birds can enjoy the berries in safety.
How do I identify a tree with red berries?
To identify a tree with red berries, it helps to find out the common trees that grow in your area, as this will narrow down the options.
Invest in a tree identification book with clear photographs and descriptions to help you examine the tree.
While the presence of red berries provides the first clue, you should also look at the leaf type and shape, as this is slightly different for every tree.
Which trees have red berries in summer?
Popular trees that have red berries in summer include cherry trees, mulberries and juneberries, while hawthorns tend to start developing berries in the summer.
21 Choices for the Home Garden
Looking for a tree with white flowers? There are many beautiful white-flowering trees for the home landscape offering spring, summer, or even autumn blooms. White flowers brighten up the garden, day and night, with some trees producing small, delicate flower clusters and others huge, show-stopping blooms. Many flowering trees also add fragrance to the garden and attract bees and other pollinators. Below you’ll discover 21 terrific white-flowering trees in a range of sizes and forms to help you find the perfect specimen for your garden.
Why plant a tree with white flowers
There are many advantages to using white in the garden. Here are three reasons to plant a tree with white flowers:
- First, white is a calming color that invokes serenity and peacefulness.
- White is also a color that goes with everything, so pair a tree with white blooms with other pale flowering plants, as well as those with bright and bold colors. You’ll find that white makes nearby colors POP!
- White flowers light up the night. Use white flowering trees to create a moonlight garden to glow when the sun sets.
Ready to plant a tree with white flowers? Here are 21 beautiful choices:
Serviceberry is one of the first trees to flower in spring. By late summer the plants are loaded with the edible red fruits.Suggestions for a tree with white flowers in spring:
Serviceberry
Amelanchier spp, zones 4 to 8.
Serviceberry species are small trees that are native to North America. They’re among the earliest trees to bloom in spring with the branches covered in clouds of the small white flowers. It’s not a long-lasting show, but it is spectacular and the flowers are eventually replaced by berry-like fruits that are beloved by birds like waxwings, robins, and blue jays. Serviceberry trees also serve as a larval host plant for butterflies like viceroys. This hardy tree grows best in partial shade to full sun and makes a lovely addition to a woodland garden.
Star Magnolia
Magnolia stellata, zones 4 to 8. The star magnolia lights up the spring garden with a heavy show of fragrant white blooms which resemble a starburst. The flowers are three to five inches across with multiple strap-like petals. Star magnolia matures to about 20 feet tall and has a pleasing rounded shape, and makes a standout specimen tree.
When in full bloom, this spring beauty offers a snowstorm of blossoms! Magnolias grow best in full sun to part shade and fertile, well-draining soil.
Southern magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora, zones 7 to 9. This is a stunning tree for warmer climates and is native to southeastern North America. Southern magnolia can grow up to 80 feet tall and has glossy, evergreen foliage that is almost as attractive as the creamy white flowers. Those blooms are massive, up to eight inches across, and are fragrant, persisting for several weeks in late spring. After they fade the flowers are replaced by long, cone-shaped red seedheads that offer summer and autumn appeal to the garden.
The late spring flowers of American fringe tree have a delicate, almost lacy appearance.American fringe tree
Chionanthus virginicus, zones 4 to 9. Fringe tree is a stunning example of a tree with white flowers.
It’s native to eastern North America and thrives in many parts of the US and Canada. Fringe tree grows 12 to 20 feet tall with a rounded shape and often multiple trunks. The pretty white flowers emerge in late spring and have a delicate, fleecy appearance and are lightly fragrant. Plant this hardy tree in a site with full to part sun, and well-draining soil.
Chinese fringe tree
Chionanthus retusus, zones 6 to 8. Like the American fringe tree, the Chinese species is a small deciduous tree that flowers in the spring. A Chinese fringe tree in full bloom is a dazzling sight with branches covered in a haze of bright white flower clusters. It can grow up to forty feet tall, but heights of fifteen to twenty feet are more common. The mature tree has a rounded shape and it makes a stunning accent plant in the home landscape.
American yellowwood
Cladrastis kentukea, zones 4 to 8.
American yellowwood should be on everyone’s list of top trees with white flowers. Native to North America, this medium-sized tree provides year-round interest to the landscape. In late spring or early summer, depending on your location, 15 inch long chains of creamy white flowers provide fragrance and attract pollinators. The show continues into autumn when the medium green leaves change to bright gold. For the best show of flowers, plant American yellowwood in full sun with fertile, well-draining soil. It can also be grown in part shade but there will be fewer flowers.
Carolina Silverbell
Halesia carolina, zones 4 to 8. This white flowering tree is a standout in the early season landscape. The pretty bell-shaped flowers appear in mid-spring and are produced in clusters of two to five blooms. Gardeners love the flowers, but so do the bees. Carolina Silverbell is considered a small to medium-sized tree and is native to the Southeastern United States.
It doesn’t need special growing conditions, but does thrive in a spot with sun to part shade and fertile soil.
Yoshino cherry
Prunus x yedoensis, zones 5 to 8. The blossoms of Yoshino cherry, which is a Japanese flowering cherry, are adored around the world! During peak spring bloom, the trees are smothered in clouds of the small, whitish-pink blossoms that appear on the bare branches. The flowers boast a soft almond scent and are attractive to bees and other pollinators. The flowers are followed by small, black fruits which are bitter in flavor but enjoyed by birds. Even when not in bloom, Yoshino cherry trees are spectacular. They have a unique vase-shape and can grow up to 40 feet tall and wide.
Ohio Buckeye produces tall fluffy flower panicles in spring. This is a great choice for a home landscape.Ohio Buckeye
Aesculus glabra, zones 3 to 7. This is a medium-sized tree with white flowers and offers layers of appeal from spring through autumn.
First, there is the foliage which forms attractive fans of bright green leaves. A few weeks later, in mid to late spring, the upright flower spikes emerge and are held up above the palm-shaped foliage. With the arrival of autumn the leaves turn an eye-catching coppery-bronze and the plant is loaded with attractive rounded fruits that contain a nut-like seed. The average height of Ohio Buckeye is around 25 feet, but in ideal conditions it can grow up to 35 feet tall and has a tidy, rounded form.
White Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis, zones 4 to 9. There are several cultivars of white-flowering redbud including ‘Royal White’ and ‘Alba’ which both bloom in spring. Eastern Redbud is a small, often multi-trunked tree with a rounded canopy and flowers that are produced in profusion on the bare branches. Both ‘Royal White’ and ‘Alba’ produce pure white flowers and if you don’t have a lot of space, you may prefer ‘Royal White’ which is more compact in size than ‘Alba’.
Hawthorn ‘Winter King’
Crataegus viridis, zones 3 to 9. ‘Winter King’ is small to medium-sized tree and makes a great specimen plant. It has a pleasing rounded shape with bright green leaves, silver-grey bark, and masses of small white flowers that emerge in spring. By September, the plant is covered in red berries which persist into winter and attract birds like waxwings and robins. ‘Winter King’ is disease-resistant and unlike many hawthorns, nearly thornless.
Japanese snowbell is a beautiful tree with white flowers that open in spring.Japanese snowbell
Styrax japonicus, zones 5 to 8. This is a terrific small tree that grows about 20 feet tall and has an attractive horizontal branching habit. Japanese snowbell flowers in spring producing dense clusters of small, bell-shaped blooms. It’s important to find the right site for this tree with white flowers. Ideally, it wants full sun and soil that is fertile, moist, and on the acidic side.
Help newly planted Japanese snowbell trees establish well by watering deeply and regularly the first year.
Sweetbay Magnolia
Magnolia virginana, zones 5 to 9. This is a late blooming tree with white flowers and deep green leaves. Sweetbay magnolia is native to the eastern United States and typically grows 10 to 15 feet tall, although it can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It’s a good choice for a site with moist soil, as it doesn’t like to dry out. The white, lemon-scented flowers bloom in late spring, but the leaves also provide a long-season of interest with their glossy tops and silvery undersides.
White-flowering crabapple trees create a cloud of blooms in spring. Plus, the bees and pollinators love the fragrant flowers.Crab Apple ‘Spring Snow’
Malus ‘Spring Snow’, zones 3 to 7.
Crabapples are among the most beloved spring-flowering trees and ‘Spring Snow’ is a standout with a heavy display of pure white, fragrant blossoms. It’s a bee magnet! It’s also a fruitless crabapple which means no messy fruits to clean up in autumn. ‘Spring Snow’ is a disease resistant choice for the garden and can grow up to 25 feet tall. Plant it in full sun in a site with fertile, well-draining soil.
Suggestions for a tree with white flowers in summer and autumn:
Hydrangea ‘Grandiflora’
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’, zones 3 to 8. This tree with white flowers is incredibly popular for its compact size, hardiness, reliability, and huge cone-shaped blooms. When the tree begins to flower in mid-summer the blossoms are creamy white, but by autumn they develop a pretty tinge of rose-pink. ’Hydrangea ‘Grandiflora’, also called peegee or panicle hydrangea, can grow up to 20 feet tall and 15 feet across. It prefers sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions.
Ivory silk lilac
Syringa reticulata, zones 3 to 7. Ivory silk lilac is a hardy tree that begins to flower when the early bloomers have wrapped up for the season, which is typically in late June. The fluffy flower panicles are large, up to a foot long, and creamy white in color. They’re also fragrant and attractive to bees and other pollinators. Ivory Silk lilac can grow up to 20 feet tall at maturity.
Kousa dogwood flowers from late spring through early summer. By late summer the plants are covered in edible red fruits which the birds love to gobble up.Kousa dogwood
Cornus kousa, zones 5 to 8. Kousa dogwood is a stunning small tree with white flowers and provides year-round appeal to the garden. It grows 15 to 25 feet tall and develops a horizontal branch structure as the tree matures. Kousa dogwood trees bloom for six weeks from late spring through early summer and once the blooms fade they’re replaced with showy, berry-like fruits that persist into autumn.
The foliage offers another layer of interest in fall when it turns a rich reddish-purple hue. Kousa dogwood is also a great tree to enjoy in winter because the beautiful branch structure is visible and the exfoliating cinnamon-colored bark stands out against the snow. ‘Wolf Eyes’ is a popular cultivar with striking variegated foliage and large creamy white flowers.
Japanese Stewartia
Stewartia pseudocamellia, Zones 5 to 8. As the latin name suggests, this tree with white flowers has camellia-like blossoms with creamy petals and bright orange centers. Japanese stewartia isn’t an early bloomer, but rather flowers in mid-summer. Once the charming flowers fade, they’re replaced with brown pointed seed pods. This is a great tree with multiple seasons of interest. From the deep green leaves to the stunning flowers to the striking exfoliating bark, there’s always something interesting to admire. Upon maturity, Japanese stewartia can grow 30 to 40 feet tall and 20 feet wide.
Crepe Myrtle ‘Natchez’
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Natchez’, zones 6 to 9. ‘Natchez’ is a compact tree with white flowers, but it’s not just about the blooms! It also has very attractive bark and glossy green leaves. One of the biggest selling points of crepe myrtle trees is that they flower for months and the bloom period of ‘Natchez’ begins in mid summer and stretches into autumn. It has soft-textured bright white blossoms and those dense flower clusters attract bees and butterflies. Plant ‘Natchez’ in a garden bed with full sun and well-draining soil. It can grow 30 feet tall, but a height of 20 feet is more common.
The autumn foliage of sourwood is almost as pretty as the white blooms!Sourwood tree
Oxydendrum arboreum, zones 5 to 9. Also called lily of the valley tree, sourwood is a tree with white flowers that are produced in graceful panicles in early to mid-summer. The tiny flowers attract bees and pollinators from near and far.
Sourwood grows best in full sun to part shade and is disease and pest-resistant. It has an upright, narrow habit and matures to about 30 feet tall and 15 feet wide. Garden interest continues into autumn when the leaves turn a rich reddish-purple.
Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida, zones 5 to 9. This is a spectacular small tree, native to North America, that is beloved for its profuse show of spring blooms. The ‘flowers’ are comprised of four large white bracts which surround the small green-gold true flower clusters. Flowering dogwood grows 15 to 25 feet tall and has a wide, pyramidal form. It’s adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions including full sun to part shade. It’s a good idea to mulch a newly planted tree with several inches of bark mulch to help the soil retain moisture.
For further reading on trees, please check out these articles:
- Weeping Trees: 14 types to grow
- Weeping Alaskan Cedar: An elegant, easy-to-grow evergreen
- 21 flowering trees for home gardens
- The best trees for privacy
Do you want to add a tree with white flowers to your garden?
8 beautiful plants and trees with white flowers with names
Trees with white flowers are associated with purity, joy and childhood.
Such trees and shrubs visually increase the space and look spectacular on the plot.
In horticulture, a lot of plants that bloom in white are known: acacia, apple, viburnum, cherry, bird cherry. When choosing plants, it is necessary to take into account their requirements for climate, soil and the degree of unpretentiousness in care.
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Bird cherry blossoms in cold areas at the end of May, but in warm regions it can begin in April. The flowers of the plant are bright white, collected in dense multi-flowered brushes. The flowers are small and beautiful, have a strong specific smell .
In addition to decorative functions, bird cherry is widely used for medicinal purposes. Infusions and decoctions from the fruits, bark and flowers of the plant are used to treat skin, eye and cardiovascular diseases.
- Bird cherry in bloom
- bird cherry flowers
The plant is cultivated for ornamental purposes, for cultivation in gardens and parks.
The tree is unpretentious, but feels especially good in fertilized and moist soils.
Apple tree
Apple tree is a tree 3-8 meters high depending on the species . The plant has a spreading crown, brown bark, olive-green or reddish shoots, a fibrous root system.
Apple flowers are white-pink in color, reach a diameter of 4-5 cm, and are collected on shoots in inflorescences. Depending on the climate, flowering occurs in May or June. The most favorable temperature is + 17-22 degrees. The process lasts 7-17 days, and the cooler the climate, the longer flowering continues.
Leaves are green above and pale green below, elliptical, alternate. They have veins and petioles up to 2.5 cm long. The color and size of the fruit (apple) depends on maturity and variety.
Apple tree - unpretentious. Will take root even in a shady place, on clay and sandy soil . Ideal conditions for the plant are a windless area away from buildings, moist black earth soil.
- Siberian apple tree
- Plum
Ranetka is a special variety of small-fruited apple trees
Ranetka is a collective name for small-fruited apple varieties. These plants were bred by crossing Siberian and plum-leaved apple trees , as well as trees of European varieties.
Apple-trees Ranetki frost and sun resistant . Ranetki adapt to any climate and give a rich harvest. In modern horticulture, there are varieties suitable for cultivation in the Urals, the Far East and Altai.
Ranetki flowersCherry
According to the shape of the aerial part, bushy and tree-like cherries are distinguished. Depending on the shape, the height reaches 2-6 meters . The root system of the cherry is powerful, goes underground to a distance of up to 2 meters, has both horizontal and vertical roots. The trunk of the tree is thin, the bark is gray-brown.
Cherry blossoms usually begin in May, but depending on the type of tree and the climate, the time may change.
Duration - 18-20 days. The flowers of the plant are collected in inflorescences and have a white color.
More than 150 types of cherries are known in the world. Only a few of them are cultivated in our country.
Cherry adapts very well to unfavorable environmental conditions , but this results in a drop in yield and large fruit. The plant prefers lighted windless areas and moist soils.
Cherry blossomsJapanese pieris
Pieris - evergreen shrub native to Japan. As an ornamental plant, pieris is widely distributed in suburban areas. The shrub is frost-resistant, withstands frosts up to 30 ° C, is not whimsical in care, and during the flowering period it has a pleasant aroma.
Shrub height depending on variety – from 60 cm to 2 m . The crown is sprawling, the leaves are shiny, oval in shape up to 10 cm long. For the pieris character, the seasonal change in color of the leaves makes it attractive all year round.
The flowers of the plant are white (rarely pink and red), shaped like lilies of the valley, hanging from elongated racemes. The period of abundant flowering in a warm climate is March-April. The duration is about 3 weeks.
Poisonous, drinking the juice of the leaves or flowers of pieris japonica leads to a decrease in blood pressure and disruption of the internal organs.
- Pieris japanese
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Kalina
Kalina is a tall shrub reaching 3-4 meters in height . The leaves are wide, ovoid, 6-10 cm long. Shoots are round, glabrous, yellowish-brown. Barren shoots end with a terminal bud, and fruit shoots end with false-terminal ones, giving flowers and later fruits.
The flowers of a white shrub are collected in inflorescences-shields 10-13 cm in size. The plant blooms in early June. First, flowers bloom along the edge of the inflorescence, and then small central flowers with specific smell .
Flowering lasts about 3 weeks.
Kalina is an unpretentious plant, not susceptible to diseases and resistant to frost . Cultivated for ornamental purposes, as well as for use in traditional medicine. Its sour fruits are a source of vitamin C, organic acids, pectin and essential oils.
- viburnum
- flowers
Irga
Irga is a fruit plant, depending on the climate of the area, taking the form of a tree or shrub. To date, there are 25 types of shadberry . Each species is very unpretentious (tolerates frosts up to 40 degrees, blooms up to -5 degrees) and gives a high yield.
Irga has powerful roots and grows rapidly. Already in the 4th year after planting, gives the first fruits . The shrub is multi-stemmed, reaches a height of 4-5 m. The bark is brown, the wood is reddish. The dark green leaves are oval in shape, the fruits are round and dark lilac in color.
Blooming shadberry starts at the end of April and lasts 10-15 days . The flowers are white, collected in corymbose brushes and almost completely cover the crown of the tree. During the flowering period, the irga looks like a bird cherry.
This plant is a real decoration of the site during the flowering period, as well as a source of healthy and tasty fruits, saturated with B and C vitamins, pectin, useful microelements.
Berries of shadberry are tart in taste, used for making juices, jams and compotes.
IrgaAcacia
Acacia is a tree or a tree-like shrub reaching a height of 30 meters (average 12-15 m). The plant is considered a "street" tree, resistant to sub-zero temperatures, polluted by industrial emissions and polluted air in big cities .
Acacia has a powerful root system, extending vertically to great depths. With age, the color of the bark changes from light gray to brown.
Leaves - a bright green hue and an oblong shape are located on a long petiole. The plant has crescent-shaped thorns, which are modified leaves.
The typical flowering period is early summer, from May to July (depending on the weather). Flowering lasts from two to four weeks. The flowers are small in size, collected in hanging brushes, 12-15 flowers each.
Acacia is used in a wide variety of areas of life:
- in landscape design;
- wood used in construction;
- essential oils are used in perfumery;
- leaves and flowers are used for medicinal purposes and in the food industry.
Acacia is an excellent honey plant. Her honey has the unique property of remaining liquid throughout its shelf life.
Acacia berries are toxic and inedible.
The plant is easy to care for and grows quickly. The tree will not take root in constant shade, in strong winds and in swampy areas. Ideal conditions - a sunny area without an abundance of moisture.
Chestnut
Chestnut is an ornamental tree reaching a height of 20-25 m . The trunk is straight, gray. A powerful root system has a main tap root and branched lateral roots.
The crown is wide, dense, rounded. The tree has large openwork leaves that change their hue from green to crimson depending on the time of year.
Chestnut blossom starts in May and lasts 2-3 weeks. At this time, the tree is covered with white inflorescences - pyramid-shaped tassels. Tree is unpretentious in the care of , and due to its spectacular appearance it is used for landscaping city streets, parks and squares.
- Candle-shaped chestnut blossoms
- flowers
Among the variety of trees with white flowers, every summer resident will be able to choose the right plant. In addition to the decorative function, trees with white flowers are of great benefit as a source of delicious fruits (apple, cherry), and also used for medicinal purposes.
As a rule, these trees are unpretentious and delight the owners for many years.
Flowering shrubs for the garden and birds
Shrubs are used by gardeners to add structure and color to the garden and create hedges.
A shrub is a small tree, but the term is used more for a woody plant that has a mass of branches from the base instead of a single trunk. Some trees can be grown as shrubs, especially in hedges if pruned. The dense branches provide birds with a nesting and roosting area.
Blackthorn plum
Prunus spinosa
Small deciduous shrub or tree, with many small white flowers in May before the leaves appear. The round, shiny berry - the blackthorn - remains on the tree throughout the winter, and is loved by many birds. The dense foliage provides a nesting site.
Height - 4 m Crown width - 3 m
Cultivation. Prefers full sun and soil that is neither waterlogged nor too acidic.
Trim in late fall when the nesting season is over.
Types. The turn has many hybrids. In Russia, apricot thorn and fragrant thorn are often found.
Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster microphyllus
They are deciduous and evergreen shrubs with stiff, often hanging branches. The small, dark green leaves make for dense cover, and the red berries are popular with many birds.
Height - 1 m Crown width - 2 m
Cultivation. Prefers dry places in full sun or partial shade. Good for seaside locations.
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna
A small deciduous tree with thorny branches often used as a hedge. Dark red berries are eaten by many birds (thrushes, waxwings, bullfinches)
Height - 10 m Crown width - 8 m
Cultivation. Prefers full sun but grows in shade, even in polluted areas.
Types. Common hawthorn is a large shrub with abundant fruiting of berries.
Pyracantha Pyracantha coccinea
Dense thorny evergreen shrub that can be grown as a hedge or along a wall. Scarlet berries are eaten by some birds.
Height - 2 m Crown width - 2 m
Cultivation. Pyracanthus can be planted in a mild climate, for example, in the Black Sea region. Prefers sun or partial shade and grows in any well-drained soil. Guide the growth of the plant along the wall with a trellis or wire.
Types. Pyracantha hybrid with mass of yellow berries; pyracantha angustifolia grows along walls facing north.
Irga Lamarck Amelanchier lamarckii
A deciduous shrub or small tree whose foliage changes color from deep green or bronze to red and orange in autumn.
Berries are popular with birds.
Height - 6 m Crown width - 3 m
Cultivation. Winter-hardy and drought-resistant. Needs full sun or partial shade and prefers moist to well-drained, fairly acidic soil. Trim in late fall to maintain shape.
Species. Tree shadberry, smooth shadberry and Canadian shadberry are similar species that are often confused with Lamarck shadberry.
Black elderberry Sambucus nigra
Deciduous shrub or small tree. Purple-black berries are loved by birds, including thrushes, warblers. It grows relentlessly.
Height - 4 m Crown width - 4 m
Cultivation. Needs a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. Cut off old shoots in winter.
Species. Aurea black elder is smaller and less prolific than native species; has attractive golden foliage, very winter-hardy.
Berry yew Taxus baccata
Evergreen shrub with dense foliage, often used for green hedges. Its fruits are bright red juicy berries, each contains a single seed. They ripen from the end of August, they are loved by many birds, including finches, starlings and waxwings. All parts of the yew are poisonous to humans.
Height - 15 m Crown width - 10 m
Cultivation. Grows nearly anywhere in full sun or shade and tolerates drought and polluted air. It is not recommended to plant yews in gardens where children are likely to be present.
Types. Dovastonia Aurea berry yew grows up to 5 m; Yew Far East - dwarf species, frost-resistant.
Wolf's bark Daphne mezereum
Small deciduous shrub with fragrant pink flowers. Rounded yellow fruits are eaten by many birds, and black-headed warblers drink nectar.
Berries are poisonous.
Height - 1 m Crown width - 1 m
Cultivation. Grows in moderately fertilized, well-drained soil in full sun. Frost-resistant, but does not tolerate drought well. Mulch the ground regularly. It is not recommended to plant a wolf's bast in gardens where the presence of children is likely.
Species. The wolfberry Alba has white flowers and translucent amber fruits.
Common hazel Corylus avellana
Deciduous shrub with yellow male catkins in February. The nuts are eaten by many birds, including nuthatches.
Height - 6 m Crown width - 6 m
Cultivation. Prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soils. Nuts appear after 7 years.
Species. Hazel Contort with twisted branches.
Privet Ligustrum vulgare
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The small, white, fragrant flowers attract insects, and the black berries are eaten by many birds.
Height - 5 m Crown width - 3 m
Cultivation. Prefers well-drained calcareous soils and full sun. Heavy pruning improves its value as a nest cover.
Species. Japanese privet and golden are suitable for decorative hedges.
Viburnum opulus Viburnum opulus
A deciduous shrub or small tree that produces clusters of white flowers in spring. Scarlet fruit eaten by many birds, including waxwings, jays, and bramblings.
Height - 4 m Crown width - 4 m
Cultivation. Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Types. Viburnum pride is suitable for gardens and grows well on calcareous soil.
Viburnum vulgaris Compactum is a slow growing and dense shrub.
Black currant Ribes nigrum
Deciduous shrub cultivated for its soft fruits. Small black berries that ripen in July are loved by many birds.
Height - 2 m Crown width - 2 m
Cultivation. Grows in moderately fertilized soil in full sun. Can be trained to grow up the wall. After picking the berries, cut off the old stems.
Types. Red currants and gooseberries are close relatives, also grown for their berries.
Blood red dogwood Cornus sanguinea
With its red twigs, this deciduous shrub or small tree makes the garden colorful in autumn and winter. Small black berries are popular with some birds.
Height - 4 m Width - 3 m
Cultivation.
Grows in fertile calcareous soils and needs a sunny spot to develop red stems. Grows easily from side shoots.
Types. Canadian irga grows on acidic soils.
Holly magnolia Mahonia aquifolium
Evergreen shrub with yellow fragrant flowers from which insects collect nectar and pollen. Black and blue berries are eaten by many birds.
Cultivation. Prefers some shading. In April, cut off the old stems. Frost-resistant and resistant to air pollution.
Common barberry Berberis vulgaris
Evergreen shrub with spreading branches and sharp spines, suitable for green hedges. The orange-red berries are eaten by many birds.
Height - 4 m Crown width - 4 m
Cultivation. Grows in sun or partial shade and in almost any well-drained soil.
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