Got a boring yard?
These trees will add color and visual interest.
A beautiful, brilliant green yard with a spread of healthy grass is sure to turn heads.
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However, to really inspire those double takes, consider planting ornamental trees to boost your landscaping andcurb appeal.
see to it that your tree choice is suited to your area.
If youre ready to get to planting, here are some great expert-picked choices for ornamental trees.
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Frangipani trees prefer full sun and well-drained soil.
Eastern Redbud
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Budding ornamental trees will be a showstopper for a spring garden.
“I like to harvest the edible flowers and put them over vanilla ice cream,” Wright says.
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Sporadic flowering can occur throughout the yearso be on the lookout, McFarlane says.
The golden trumpet needs full sun and is quite drought tolerant when established.
Creamy white flowers with a rich fragrance appear in late spring and early summer.
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This variety is sterile, meaning it doesnt drop seed pods like other orchid trees, advises McFarlane.
The Hong Kong orchid tree grows in full sun to light shade and in well-drained soils.
“That makes it suitable forsmaller gardensor as a focal point in a mixed border,” Wright says.
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It thrives in zones 4 through 8 and in full or partial sunlight.
Milky Way trees prefer partial shade in the hottest climates and well-drained soil, he adds.
The plum tree is hardy from zone 4 to zone 9.
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Regular pruninghelps maintain their shape and enhance their aesthetic appeal.
Ensure well-drained soil and consistent moisture to keep them healthy.
Adequate sunlight and proper watering are essential for its well-being.
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Their large, fragrant white flowers appear in spring and sporadically throughout the summer.
Compact cultivars are excellent for limited spaces, adding a touch of elegance, Adnan says.
It’s a petite tree, averign just eight feet in height.
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Prune selectively to maintain shape and encourage airflow.
Moist, well-drained soil is essential for their vitality.
You’ll need to add pruning to your to-do list for this tree to help it maintain its shape.
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They feature bright pink blooms that last all the way from June to October.
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For year-round beauty, plant a Hawthorn tree.
The Hawthorn tree bursts into clusters of delicate white or pink blossoms, attracting pollinators in spring.
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In autumn, these transform into glossy red berries thatattract birds.
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