How beautiful the trees bloom in spring. Flowering trees and shrubs in spring - photos

• ✓ Modest but flourishing ...
• ✓ Bright luxurious flowering trees and shrubs
• ✓ Real Exotic Plants
• ✓ Rosaceal splendor
• ✓ Trees and shrubs blooming in spring

What shrubs and trees bloom in spring

Modest but blossoming ...

Most of the native trees and shrubs bloom very early, before leafing : alder (Alnus), hazel (Corylus), elm (Ulmus), willow (Salix). The flowers they have small, inconspicuous, but, as a rule, are collected in inflorescences that are clearly visible. Their bloom looks shy, but after a long winter we admire it with delight. Even unpretentious yellow earrings of alder and hazel cause positive emotions. It is very interesting to observe how the spring breeze picks up a yellow pollen cloud, the movement of which is clearly visible against the background of the snow that has not yet melted. Poplars look very expressive when long, red male earrings appear on them.

In the first decade of April goat Willow Blossom (Salix Sargea), dressed in yellow male inflorescences-balls. Elm smooth (Ulmus laevis)   during flowering, it is covered with a light lilac veil, but we don’t always notice it, because we don’t lift our heads up. Orientally graceful and bright female and male flowers. larches (Larix).

Bright luxurious flowering trees and shrubs

In early spring, our gardens can be decorated with lures and rhododendrons. Here you can’t call them modest and unassuming! Daphne mezereum, or wolf bast, is valued for early and colorful flowering. This short shrub blooms before the leaves bloom for 15 to 20 days. The flowers are small, fragrant, lilac-pink or pink-lilac color, collected in bunches of 2 -5 pieces or single. In the middle of summer, the wolveshackle demonstrates no less decorative fruits of bright red color. The shrub is frost-resistant, it develops well in semi-shaded places, but you have to be careful with it - all parts of the plant are poisonous.

It has popular varieties: ‘Alba’   - flowers of cream color and light yellow fruits; ‘Bowles White’ - with white flowers and yellow fruits; ‘Rubra Select ’   - with large, bright red flowers, repeated blooming is often observed in autumn; ‘Variegata’   - with spectacular white-leafed leaves.

Rhododendrons (Rhododendron) will decorate any garden. Early flowering species include r. Daurian (Rhododendron dauricum) and Schlippenbach rhododendron (Rhododendron schlippenbachii). The first blooms from mid-April, at this time its leafless shoots are decorated with pink flowers up to 4 cm in diameter. The second is considered the most beautiful deciduous rhododendron, at the end of April it shows luxurious pale pink flowers with purple dots up to 10 cm in diameter.

Real Exotic Plants

Derain male (Comus mas), or dogwood, also belongs to early-flowering plants, among fruit crops bloom first, in late March - early April, before the leaves bloom. Cornel is very beautiful in early spring, when its shoots are covered with small, rounded, golden inflorescences. It is not only a valuable fruit plant, but also an ornamental,

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Wolfberry is a wonderful plant for rock gardens and compositions with dwarf coniferous cultures. Sprigs can be used for forcing, as evidenced by early spectacular flowering in spring, densely leafy crown in summer and bright red fruits in autumn. There are a number of varieties suitable for central Russia.

Exotic lovers will be pleased with magnolias ( Magnolia), but it should be noted that in the conditions of central Russia, only deciduous species can be grown. Almost every year we bloom magnolia Lilia (Magnolialiliflora)   and magnolia Kobus (Magnolia kobus). The first is a shrub with very large, dark leaves and gorgeous flowers, purple outside and white inside. It is considered very frost-resistant, especially its Nigra variety with flowers of rich purple color. The second grows as a tree, but it is also formed as a shrub. Against the background of dark green leaves look snow-white, cup-shaped flowers up to 10 cm in diameter.

Magnolias do not like transplanting, so you should immediately choose a suitable place for them and not bother further.

Quite a promising view for central Russia is m. Lebner (M. xloebneri).   Its grade is interesting Merrille   - a small deciduous tree or a tall shrub with a wide pyramidal crown and thin branches. The flowers are white with 9 - 12 petals, blooms before the leaves bloom. It grows well on all types of soil, except calcareous.

Extraordinary bright and plentiful flowering will please forsythia ovoid (Forsythiaovata). Its single bright yellow flowers bloom earlier than other species. Moreover, for the conditions of central Russia, it is considered the most winter-hardy. It has interesting varieties: SpringGlory- Flowers are numerous, with a diameter of 3.5 cm; Tetragold- shrub up to 1 m, yellow flowers

It is impossible to imagine spring without blooming apple trees, when gardens look like huge white-pink clouds appear very early; WeekEnd   - shrub up to 2 m tall with erect branches and large flowers.

Rosaceal splendor

Representatives of this large family show abundant and colorful blooms every spring. The most popular in the ornamental gardening is almond low (Amygdalusnana), or bogovnik. It blooms simultaneously with the blooming of leaves, very abundantly, in May, for two weeks. At this time there are single bright pink flowers. Very light-requiring, winter-hardy and drought-resistant, not picky about the soil. It has several varieties: Albiflora   - with white flowers; Gessleriana- differs in the smaller sizes of a bush and leaves, than at an initial look, and larger, up to 2.5 cm in the diameter, bright pink flowers.

Perfectly blossoms and bears fruit in central Russia georgian Almonds (A.georgica),   in autumn, very shaggy, bristly fruits appear on its shoots.

One of the most revered plants in Japan is Sakura, which is considered the symbol of spring. This common name unites 13-14 types of cherries of Far Eastern and East Asian origin. Unfortunately, they are very thermophilic, but for the middle zone of Russia we can recommend substitute plants, for example manchurian apricot (Armencamandschurica) and Siberian apricot (Armeniaca sibirica). These plants will delight you with early (before the leaves bloom) and abundant flowering. In the first species, the flowers are large, light pink or pink, in the second - smaller, white or pink, with abundant blooms for 7-10 days. All phases of seasonal development are earlier than that of the Manchurian apricot. This can be taken into account in order to enjoy the flowering of these cultures for a longer time

Manchurian Apricot and Siberian Apricot   can be used as sakura substitute plants in Japanese gardens, as they are not afraid of returning spring frosts that ruin flower buds. It is recommended to whiten the stabs of these trees for the winter to prevent burns and freezers.

Plums can also be included in the list of early-flowering plants, they are valued not only for their fruit qualities, but also for decorative ones.

For example, prickly plum (Prunus spinosa), or sloe,   will delight you with an unusual flowering, especially its varieties: Plena - long and abundantly blooming with white double flowers; Purpurea - with pink flowers that contrast with the large purple leaves.

Chinese plum (Prunus salicina)   different elegant, oblong leaves and abundant flowering. White flowers are collected in bunches, resembling dense balls.

A native of the Crimea and the Caucasus prickly pear (Pyrus elaeagnifolia)famous gardener and breeder Richard Schroeder recommended for planting in Moscow and St. Petersburg, as it can withstand temperatures down to -30 ° C.

This beautiful tree, up to 10 m high, is very decorative during flowering, when its white flowers with bright purple stamens unfold. But the silver-green leaves of a graceful lanceolate form, similar to the leaves of the sucker, give a special charm to the city of the scaffolder, for which the plant has been given its specific name.

It is impossible to imagine spring without blooming apple trees, when apple orchards look like huge, fragrant, white and pink clouds that came down from heaven to our sinful earth. If you add decorative apple trees with bright pink and purple-red flowers to this magnificence, you can easily imagine what the Garden of Eden should look like. During apple blossom, the fragrance spreads over a considerable distance and attracts many insects. But man’s fragrant plants also have a beneficial effect, as it is proven that they are powerful antibiotics.

Very popular and in demand in landscaping apple tree berry (Malus baccata),   having a number of unique varieties: Royal beauty   - with a beautiful weeping crown formed by branches hanging down to the ground, which are covered with dark pink flowers during the flowering period. Profusion   - luxurious tree up to 8 m high with a lush crown. Unusually bright, simple flowers of burgundy completely cover the branches. Dense, dense crown Street parade   spring is decorated with large white flowers, and in the fall - red fruits. Malus niedzwetzkyana Apple Tree   dissolves its flowers of intense pink in the second half of May - early June, and in August on the branches appear spectacular, purple-purple fruits with pink flesh.

The most popular varieties of apple purpurea (Malus x purpurea): Macamic - with pink flowers up to 3 - 4 cm in diameter. Eleyi - during flowering bright red flowers almost completely hide the dark purple leaves. Royalty- Abundant and colorful blooms provide large red flowers. Malus prunifolia, or me. Chinese, valued for abundant flowering and yellow with a red blush fruit, from which the insanely delicious jam, preserves and compotes.

Do you want your garden not to be gray and boring in the first months of spring? Plant these attractive shrubs that are among the first to awaken from hibernation.

The beginning of flowering plants depends largely on the weather. Year to year is not necessary. Sometimes gentle flowers may appear as early as March, and next spring at the same time only a fluffy layer of snow will adorn the branches of the bushes. Then the flowering will have to wait a bit. But in any case, these "first swallows" make the garden brighter earlier than other plants.

In spite of the long winter, the witch hazel flowers open in March, when the snow had not yet melted. If it freezes outside, their bright petals twist and bend in different directions. But as soon as the sun appears and the air warms up, they become straightened again. Plus, the witch hazel flowers not only attract attention with an unusual shape, but also fill the spring garden with a pleasant aroma.

This hybrid viburnum is very attractive in the spring garden thanks to the white-pink flowers gathered in small bunches that exude a sweet fragrance. If the winter was rather warm, in the southern regions flowering may occur as early as February.

3. Wolfberry ordinary

Volcheyagodnik covered with notoriety because of its poisonous properties. But if neither you, nor your children or pets will taste the shoots of this plant, then it will not cause harm. In March-April, you will be able to admire the delicate lilac flowers of the wolfbreaker, which appear on the branches before the leaves.

4. Jasmine holotsvetkovy, or winter

This shrub in the middle zone winters only with shelter. But for the sake of bright flowering, you can try to ensure the plant a comfortable wintering. From February and throughout the spring, sappy yellow flowers appear in the leaf axils along the entire stem in sagging branches.

5. Himonant early, or zimotsvet

At home (in China) and in other regions with a warm climate, the chemical agent is an evergreen. Here the bush blooms from December to May. And in more severe conditions, this plant is deciduous and blooms from March to mid-May. Numerous fragrant yellow flowers with 5-6 stamens appear on leafless branches.

6. Erica grassy

Evergreen Erica looks very similar to heather, but it blooms not only in autumn, but also in March-April. And sometimes even earlier, with gentle purple flowers starting to bloom under the snow.

Someone may say that willow seriously loses to the rest of the flowering spring ornamental plants. However, her shaggy "seals" appear before other flowers - even at the end of winter. Even without twigs of goat willow, it is impossible to imagine such important spring holidays as Palm Sunday and Easter.

Long yellow "earrings" are male flowers of hazel. They decorate the branches of the plant until green leaves appear on them.

I propose to be inspired by the views of the most beautiful flowering trees from all over the world and even, perhaps, plan the route of your nearest journey to see them with my own eyes.

Flowering period:   end of March - beginning of April

In Japan, spring begins when sakura trees bloom. It happens at the end of March - beginning of April, and in the Land of the Rising Sun this event is dedicated to one of the main national holidays - Hanami, when millions of people take to the streets to admire the amazing beauty of white and pink trees whose crowns resemble clouds.

Period of flowering:   from early spring to mid summer

This southern beauty with liana-like branches can be found in China, in the Caucasus and in the southern latitudes of Russia. The tree is quite capricious in its care, but those who have ever seen the fragrant lilac wisteria bristles (or wisteria, as they call it), will never forget this.

Flowering period:   April May

Contrary to its name, this tree is not found in the wild. Chinese is an ornamental plant, and its fruits are not eaten. Most spectacular of all, it looks closer to the end of flowering, when bright petals begin to crumble, covering the ground with a pink carpet.

Flowering period:   April May

An unpretentious, though beautiful tree with bright pink flowers originally grew in the east of the United States and Canada, but now, to stroll through the gardens of certsis, you do not need to fly over the ocean: it has got accustomed perfectly in south-west Russia and throughout Ukraine. It is worth seeing at least once in your life - an unforgettable sight.

Flowering period:   June August

Those wishing to see firsthand the fragrant flowers of this plant, reaching 10 cm in diameter, will have to go to another continent - magnolia grows in the east and south of the United States.

Flowering period:   end of june - august

This delicate yellow flower has become a national symbol of Thailand. In addition, it grows in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and South America. By the way, the pulp of the fruits of cassia has long been used as a powerful antidote to cleanse the blood.

Flowering period:   May - the beginning of June

This cherry, so close and familiar to us, is also incredibly beautiful during the flowering period and, to be convinced of this, you do not need to go to another country. Fluffy fragrant pink clouds envelop the trees in May, and then fruits grow on the branches, the benefits of which are known to all.

Flowering period:   from August to October

This graceful plant can bloom with flowers of various shades - white, pink, crimson, purple. Strictly speaking, it is wrong to call it Indian lilac, it is correct - lagerstremia. And it got its own “geographical” name due to the fact that it grows well in southern countries, including India.

Flowering period:   April May

This healing tree, growing in the United States and Mexico, is listed in the Red Book, so those who want to enjoy its view during the flowering period should hurry.

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