The bright colours of spring are coming out in trees and bushes everywhere. They are a welcome sight after the long winter. Trees that flower in early spring can seem even brighter than species that flower later in the year as many bloom on bare stems, so there is no other foliage to distract from the beauty of the bloom.
Here in Warwickshire our soil suits many of the early blooming trees and large shrubs. In particular, our favourites that are suitable for the average sized garden, are
Magnolia – Bowl like flower form, in range from white to deep pink
Magnolia Stellata – Bright white star shaped flowers
Forsythia – bright yellow small flowers
Flowering Currant – clusters of bright pink flowers
Camellia Japonica – various from white to deep red, early spring on evergreen
These early flowering trees go on to produce nice green foliage for the rest of the summer, providing a background to set off summer and autumn flowering plants. The early spring flowers provide pollen for early insects, which in turn attract birds to the garden.
If you are considering increasing the spring colour in your garden, planting a spring flowering tree will give interest at a different height from all the daffodils and tulips that are in bloom at the moment too.
Unsure what to chose or how to give your spring flowering tree the best start? Give Chopwell a call our friendly professional team can advise on plant selection, planting position and plant care. We also offer the whole package, from selection through installation to ongoing maintenance of your tree.
