The sweet smell of spring flowers beckons the coming of seasons change. As birds and critters emerge from their winter hiding places, perching on budding branches, it seems the whole world is bustling with life. Adding trees to the landscape can foster a wonderful atmosphere of excitement and vivacity.
The diversity of landscaping trees provides the pleasure of a myriad of selections to choose from. Here are 7 stunning and noteworthy landscaping trees, ideal for small to medium spaces (and all 20-25 feet tall!)
Royal Raindrops Crabapple
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Fragrant magenta-pink to burgundy blossoms adorn delicate branchlets, absolutely beaming in the full sun of a fresh spring morning. In the summer and fall, birds attempt to serenade the abundant and charming red fruits, delighting in the generosity of the Royal Raindrops Crabapple Tree. Find easy care and all-season appeal with glossy purple summer foliage turning to orange-red in the fall.
Growing in Zones 4-8, with a maximum height of 20 ft, and spread of 15 ft.
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Ivory Silk Japanese Lilac
Late spring brings great anticipation for the creamy white blooms of the Ivory Silk Japanese Lilac Tree. Fragrant flowers appear in abundant clusters later in the season. Peeling bark creates added interest to the landscape, paired with lovely orange fall color. This pest and disease resistant lilac tree is also tolerant of most soil conditions and is attractive to wildlife.
Growing in Zones 4-8, with a maximum height of 20 ft, and spread of 15 ft.
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Starlite Crabapple
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Feathery white blooms are a spring spectacular, teasing delightful red fruits to follow. Crabapple trees are well known as wonderful ornamental trees, with consistently gorgeous spring flowers, and the Starlite Crabapple Tree is certainly no exception. Expect lovely yellow fall color with this medium sized crabapple tree.
Growing in Zones 4-7, with a maximum height of 25ft, and spread of 15 ft.
More about the Starlite Crabapple Tree.
Weeping White Pine
Long, shaggy branches hang heavy with verdant green, like gentle giants with drooping arms. Adding unique texture to the landscape has never been an easier choice than with the Weeping White Pine Tree. Pruning during early growth will ensure compact form, and a wide canopy spread will trail downwards as it continues to grow.
Growing in Zones 4-8, with a maximum height of 20 ft, and spread of 15 ft.
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Frontier Elm
Verdant foliage ruffled around sturdy upright branches reach outward as if to embrace the morning sunlight. The vigorous and handsome Frontier Elm Tree is a disease tolerant, medium sized elm tree boasting beautiful and unique burgundy color in the fall. An upright, pyramidal shape carries smooth grey bark, and vibrantly rich green foliage throughout the summer.
Growing in Zones 4-7, with a maximum height of 25 ft, and spread of 15 ft.
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Blue Weeping Alaskan Cedar
A fleeting whiff of faint aromatic foliage paints a lasting memory of this beautiful and unique medium sized cedar tree. The Blue Weeping Alaskan Cedar Tree is quite accustomed to turning heads, with graceful branches curving gently along a pyramidal form. Year-round interest is found in the gray to blue-green needle color, widely spaced along branches, spreading outwards like a delicate feather.
Growing in Zones 4-7, with a maximum height of 25 ft, and spread of 6 ft.
More about the Blue Weeping Alaskan Cedar Tree.
Columnar Norway Spruce
Dark green needles spaced along closely set branches create a dense wall of foliage, perfect to add a classic evergreen texture to the landscape. New growth appears bright green and seems to beam with vigor and enthusiasm. The slender and uniform shape of this medium sized spruce tree makes for a wonderful accent or perimeter tree and would be ideal for use as a windbreak as well.
Growing in Zones 2-7, with a maximum height of 20 ft, and spread of 6 ft.
More about the Columnar Norway Spruce Tree.
Conclusion
The best landscaping tree is one that has been planted in the right place to fit the right needs. Taking the time to understand the purpose and placement in the landscape will save time and resources in the long run. More information can be found about the USDA hardiness zones here.
