Top 10 Spring Blossom Trees

As Winter’s quiet retreat gives way to the riot of Spring colour, there’s no better time to celebrate renewal in your outdoor space. With Father’s Day falling on Sunday 7 September, why not mark the occasion with a living gift that keeps on giving? These ten blossom-bearing trees bring fragrance, texture and vibrant blooms.

Top 10 Trees for Spring Blossom:

  1. Amelanchier canadensis – Shad Tree
  2. Malus ‘Flamingo’ – Columnar Crabapple
  3. Malus ioensis ‘Plena’ – Prairie Crabapple
  4. Prunus ‘Accolade’ – Pink Flowering Cherry
  5. Prunus serrulata ‘Kanzan’ – Pink Flowering Cherry
  6. Prunus ‘Shimidsu Sakura’ – Moonlight Cherry
  7. Prunus ‘Shirotae’ – Mount Fuji Cherry
  8. Prunus ‘Tai Haku’ – Great White Cherry
  9. Prunus ‘Thundercloud’ – Ornamental Plum
  10. Prunus yedoensis – Yoshino Cherry

Why We Love Spring Blossoms

Prunus Thundercloud with Wood Pigeon - Dunedin August 2019

Spring blossoms inject life and energy into any garden. Their delicate petals and fresh foliage, signal the end of dormancy and the return of warmth, they create a focal point of scent and sight for outdoor gatherings and offer seasonal contrast – from pastel whites to blazing pinks, against fresh green backdrops.

Planting a blossom tree adds personal meaning: every Spring, you can admire the annual show and remember this special moment.

Featured Spring Selections

AMELANCHIER CANADENSIS

AMELANCHIER canadensisShad Tree

White, star-shaped flowers appear in early Spring, preceding mint-green leaves that glow through Summer. In Autumn, foliage shifts to shades of gold and crimson.

MALUS ‘Flamingo’Columnar Crabapple

Narrow crabapple form. Masses of beautiful pink-red spring flowers are followed by large purple red crabapples. New growth is an attractive bronze-red. Great for tight areas.

MALUS ‘FLAMINGO’
MALUS IOENSIS ‘PLENA’

MALUS ioensis ‘Plena’Prairie Crabapple

Soft-pink, fully double blooms drip like rambling roses in late Spring, releasing a subtle violet perfume. Small yellowish fruits follow, and Autumn brings reds, purples and gold.

PRUNUS ‘Accolade’Pink Flowering Cherry

Graceful, spreading crown of semi-double pale pink flowers ushers in Spring. Leaves transition from orange to red by Autumn.

PRUNUS ‘ACCOLADE’
PRUNUS SERRULATA ‘KANZAN’

PRUNUS serrulata ‘Kanzan’Pink Flowering Cherry

Rich, double-layered blooms cluster like hanging lanterns in Spring. Coppery new leaves darken to emerald, offering Summer shade.

PRUNUS ‘Shimidsu Sakura’Moonlight Cherry

Arching branches draped in frilly pink double flowers create a dreamy Spring spectacle. Glossy leaves reflect light before shifting to Autumn fire.

PRUNUS ‘SHIMIDSU SAKURA’
PRUNUS ‘SHIROTAE’

PRUNUS ‘Shirotae’Mount Fuji Cherry

Spreading habit of snow-white semi-double blossoms fills the air with subtle fragrance. Foliage turns vivid shades of orange, gold and crimson in Autumn.

PRUNUS ‘Tai Haku’Great White Cherry

Spectacular large white blooms exude fragrance against coppery young foliage. Often used in avenues as a striking specimen.

PRUNUS ‘TAI HAKU’
PRUNUS ‘THUNDERCLOUD’

PRUNUS ‘Thundercloud’Ornamental Plum

Deep purple Spring foliage provides a dramatic backdrop for pale pink blossoms. Suited to group plantings or as a standalone feature.

PRUNUS yedoensisYoshino Cherry

Fast-growing with almond-scented white flowers in early Spring. Summer brings soft oranges, leading to a fiery Autumn red.

PRUNUS YEDOENSIS

Wrapping Up

Each of these ten Spring-blossoming trees offers a layered experience of colour, scent and form. Gifting one for Father’s Day ensures Dad will enjoy your thoughtful tribute every year as buds burst open and a new season of memories begins.
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