Best Flowering Trees for North Texas

Nothing transforms a North Texas landscape quite like a flowering tree. Beyond shade and structure, these trees bring bursts of color, seasonal interest, and curb appeal that shrubs and evergreens alone can’t match.

Whether you’re looking for spring blooms, summer fragrance, or a show-stopping focal point, flowering trees can elevate any yard into something truly special.

As a longtime gardener, I’ve learned that every great landscape begins with strong anchor plants. In many new homes, builders typically install a shade tree or two and a few simple shrubs in the front beds. What’s often missing, however, are the plants that add real character — those bursts of color and seasonal interest that make a landscape come alive.

That’s where flowering trees shine. Today, I’m excited to share some of our nursery favorites that thrive beautifully here in North Texas.

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Little Gem Magnolia

Bloom Color: Creamy white

Highlights:

• Evergreen foliage for year-round interest
• Prolific blooms that can last up to 6 months
• Adaptable to a wide range of soil types

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Muskogee Crape Myrtle

Bloom Color: Lavender purple

Highlights:

• Striking orange foliage in fall
• Fast growing
• Long bloom season (summer through fall)
• Adaptable to a wide range of soil types

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Natchez Crape Myrtle

Bloom Color: White

Highlights:

• Brilliant orange foliage in fall
• Fast growing
• Extended bloom season (summer through fall)
• Adaptable to a wide range of soil types

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Scarlet Crape Myrtle

Bloom Color: Scarlet red

Highlights:

• Fast growing
• Bold red color
• Perfect choice for smaller gardens
• Adaptable to a wide range of soil types

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Vitex ‘Shoal Creek’

Bloom Color: Bluish purple

Highlights:

• Fast growing
• Fragrant purple flowers throughout summer
• Adaptable to a wide range of soil types

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Oklahoma Sparkler Redbud

Bloom Color: Deep pink to rosy red

Highlights:

• Stunning early spring blooms that cover branches
• Compact, ornamental size — perfect for smaller landscapes
• Glossy, heart-shaped foliage provides summer interest
• Heat and drought tolerant once established

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Chinese Fringe Tree

Bloom Color: Creamy white, fringe-like flowers

Highlights:

• Stunning spring blooms with a unique, airy appearance
• Compact ornamental trees, ideal for smaller landscapes
• Summer foliage turns golden yellow in fall
• Tolerant of urban conditions and adaptable to many soils
• Low maintenance and highly ornamental year-round

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Cleveland Select Pear

Bloom Color: Masses of white spring flowers

Highlights:

• Beautiful upright, pyramidal shape (great for narrow spaces)
• Profuse spring blooms followed by glossy summer foliage
• Vibrant red to purple fall color
• Stronger branching than Bradford Pear
• Adaptable to a wide range of soil types

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Prairiefire Crabapple

Bloom Color: Bright pink to deep fuchsia

Highlights:

• Spectacular spring blooms
• Glossy green foliage with purple tint
• Small, persistent ornamental fruit adds fall/winter interest
• Compact rounded form for smaller landscapes
• Excellent disease resistance

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Spring Snow Crabapple

Bloom Color: Pure white

Highlights:

• Covered in fragrant, snow-white blooms each spring
• Unique fruitless variety (no messy cleanup)
• Dense, rounded canopy provides shade
• Compact size ideal for urban and suburban yards
• Adaptable to a wide range of soil types

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Final Thoughts

Flowering trees add depth, color, and excitement to landscapes across North Texas. Whether you’re drawn to the classic Magnolia, the bold reds of the Crape Myrtle, or the delicate blooms of the Crabapple, each tree on this list brings something special.

If you’d like to explore more, visit our tree inventory page or stop by the farm to see these trees in person.

— Denise