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Ornamental trees are primarily chosen for their aesthetic appeal, often due to their flowers, foliage, bark, or overall shape. These trees are commonly used in landscaping to enhance the visual appeal of gardens, parks, and streetscapes. Here are some popular types of ornamental trees:
Top Choice's by Customers
Carpinus betulus - Rockhampton Red
The Rockhampton Red Hornbeam is an attractive ornamental tree with deep green foliage that transitions to rich red and orange tones in autumn. This columnar tree is ideal for narrow spaces or lining driveways, adding vibrant fall color and a structured, upright form to any landscape.
Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Katsura Tree
The Katsura Tree is a beautiful ornamental tree known for its heart-shaped leaves that emerge reddish-purple in spring, turn blue-green in summer, and transform to golden-yellow in the fall. This tree also releases a sweet, candy-like fragrance in autumn, making it a standout addition to any garden or landscape. Its graceful, rounded form adds elegance to both small and large spaces.
Cercis canadensis - Appalachian Red
The Appalachian Red Redbud is a show-stopping ornamental tree with vibrant, magenta-pink flowers that cover its branches in early spring. Its heart-shaped leaves provide a lovely contrast to the bright blooms, transitioning to deep green in summer and yellow in fall. This tree is perfect for adding a bold splash of color to gardens and landscapes.
Cercis canadensis - Hearts of Gold
The Hearts of Gold Redbud is a unique ornamental tree featuring bright golden-yellow foliage that holds its color throughout the season. In early spring, it blooms with lavender-pink flowers, adding a striking contrast to its vibrant leaves. This tree is ideal for small gardens, offering year-round interest with its vivid colors and compact size.
Cornus - Venus
The Venus Dogwood is an ornamental tree known for its large, white flowers that bloom in late spring. Its showy blooms are followed by vibrant green leaves, which turn a stunning red in the fall. With a rounded form and exceptional disease resistance, the Venus Dogwood is an excellent choice for adding beauty and resilience to any landscape.
Cornus - Stellar Pink
The Stellar Pink Dogwood is a hybrid tree that dazzles with soft pink blooms in late spring. Its graceful form and attractive, dark green foliage make it a standout in any landscape. In autumn, the leaves turn a beautiful red, offering year-round beauty. This tree is also resistant to disease, ensuring it remains a vibrant addition to your garden for years to come.
Physocarpus opulifolius - Diablo Ninebark
The Diablo Ninebark is a striking ornamental shrub known for its deep burgundy foliage and white, button-like flowers that bloom in late spring. Its exfoliating bark adds winter interest, and its rich color makes it a bold choice for borders, hedges, or as a stand-alone specimen. This hardy plant thrives in a variety of conditions and adds texture and color to any garden.
Salix integra - Hakuro Nishiki
The Hakuro Nishiki Willow is a stunning ornamental shrub with variegated leaves that display a mix of pink, white, and green hues. Its striking foliage is complemented by its graceful, weeping branches. This versatile plant can be pruned into a tree form or left as a shrub, making it an excellent choice for adding texture and color to gardens, borders, or water features.
These ornamental trees can serve as focal points in landscaping, adding visual interest through their seasonal blooms, foliage colors, and distinctive forms. They are often used in gardens, patios, walkways, and as street trees to enhance the aesthetic value of outdoor spaces.