17 Best Pink Flowering Trees to Make Your Yard Pop (2024)

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• 01 of 17

  Kwanzan Cherry

  

  Kwanzan cherry (Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'), a moderate-growing tree (1 to 2 feet annually) that grows up to 25 ft. tall, is one of the upright-growing cherries. It's most valued for its double, pink blossoms. But the coppery color of its early leaves is also attractive. Like many cherry trees, Kwanzan is short-lived due to pest and disease problems. Parts of the tree, including the leaves, stems, and seeds, are toxic to humans and pets.

  • Name: Kwanzan cherry (Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan')
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:5 to 8
  • Light:Full sun
  • Soil Needs:Average, medium moisture, well-draining
  • Mature Size: 15–25 ft. tall, 13–26 ft. wide
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

  See Also

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• 02 of 17

  Weeping Higan Cherry

  

  Weeping higan (Prunus x subhirtella 'Pendula') is a cascading tree (a form that adds summer and fall interest to the yard) and one of the most commonly grown ornamental cherry trees. It grows at a moderate rate (1 foot a year), reaches 20 to 30 ft. in height at maturity, and it's considered moderate to tall in height for a pink flowering tree. Glossy green leaves turn yellow in the fall for added interest.

  • Name: Higan cherry tree (Prunus x subhirtella 'Pendula')
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:5 to 8
  • Light:Full sun
  • Soil Needs:Average, medium moisture, well-draining
  • Mature Size: 20 to 30 ft. tall, 15 to 25 ft. wide
  • Deer Resistant: No
    

• 03 of 17

  Flowering Almond Tree

  

  The flowering almond tree (Prunus triloba 'Multiplex') is an ornamental almond tree, and part of the Prunus genus, which includes a number of different trees, ornamental as well as some grown for their edible fruit. 'Multiplex', can add 1 foot a year, growing up to 15 feet tall, and is one of the showier cultivars with double flowers that does not produce fruit. There are also dwarf flowering almond trees (Prunus glandulosa) that grow only 5 feet high. Flowering almond is more cold tolerant than flowering cherry. In addition, flowering almond trees are toxic to humans and animals.

  • Name: Flowering almond (Prunus triloba 'Multiplex')
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:3 to 7
  • Light:Full sun
  • Soil Needs:Fertile, medium moisture, well-draining
  • Mature Size: 10-15 ft. tall
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

• 04 of 17

  Crabapple

  

  Some people like the fruits that succeed the flowers of crabapple trees (Malus spp.), while others don't, regarding them as too messy. If you enjoy watching wild birds in winter, consider tolerating the mess, since the fruits do draw birds and can even offer some ornamental value. The popular Malus sargentii has pink buds that open white, but for pink flowers, you'll want to grow Malus 'Robinson' (25 ft. tall). Crabapples can be toxic to animals.

  • Name: Crabapple (Malusspp.)
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:4 to 8
  • Light:Full sun
  • Soil Needs:Rich, loamy, well-draining
  • Mature Size: 15–20 ft. tall, 12–20 ft. wide (occasionally larger)
  • Deer Resistant: No

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• 05 of 17

  Pink Flowering Dogwood

  

  Of the common dogwoods in the United States, the pink flowering dogwood (Cornus florida var. rubra), at 30 ft. tall, is the native, while Cornus kousa comes from eastern Asia. Besides offering pretty pink blossoms in spring, both have foliage that turns purplish in fall, yield berries that attract birds, and have interesting horizontal branching patterns. But their respective berries are quite different: those of Cornus florida are bead-like, while those of Cornus kousa are raspberry-like.

  • Name: Pink flowering dogwood (Cornus florida var. rubra)
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:5 to 9
  • Light:Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Needs:Average, evenly moist, well-draining
  • Mature Size: 15-30 ft. tall, 15-30+ ft. wide
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

• 06 of 17

  Pink Japanese Dogwood

  

  Fifteen feet tall at maturity, the pink Japanese dogwood (Cornus kousa 'Satomi') stays shorter than the species plant (which can go to 30 feet), making it a good choice if you don't have room for a bigger tree. It flowers later (June) than most of the other entries on the list, which is helpful if you plan for sequence of bloom. Another benefit of Japanese dogwood is that it resists anthracnose disease better than the American natives.

  • Name: Pink Japanese dogwood (Cornus kousa 'Satomi')
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:5 to 8
  • Light:Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Needs:Fertile, medium moisture, well-draining
  • Mature Size: 15 ft. tall and wide
  • Deer Resistant: No (deer eat berries only)

  Tip

  Don't be surprised if any of your pink flowering trees turn out white blooms over time or stop blooming for a season or two. Sometimes it means the tree is aging or the tree mutated. Other times it may be a matter of soil and/or temperature changes affecting the developing buds.

• 07 of 17

  Magnolia 'Jane'

  

  Short by magnolia standards (just 15 ft. tall), the blooms of 'Jane' (Magnolia liliflora'Reflorescens' xstellate'Waterlily') are quite large (they can reach 8 in. across) for such a small tree. 'Jane' produces suckers; this is one reason why the plant can be pruned so as to grow it as a multi-stemmed shrub if you wish. Along with the dogwoods, the magnolias can be grown in acidic soil. The leathery green leaves turn yellow and bronze in the fall.

  • Name: Magnolia 'Jane' (Magnolia liliflora'Reflorescens' xstellate'Waterlily')
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:4 to 8
  • Light:Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Needs:Average, medium moisture, well-draining
  • Mature Size: 8-12 ft. wide, 10-15 ft. tall
  • Deer Resistant: Sometimes

• 08 of 17

  See Also

  Pink Flowers: Their Meaning, Symbolism, and Cultural Significance

  Saucer Magnolia

  

  Stick with 'Jane' if you own a small yard, but, like 'Jane,' the saucer magnolias are famous for their large pink blooms. The tree has a medium growth at 1 to 2 feet a year. But if you have a large property, you may like the traditional saucer magnolias (Magnoliaxsoulangiana).

  • Name: Saucer magnolia (Magnoliaxsoulangiana)
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:4 to 9
  • Light:Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Needs:Average, medium moisture, well-draining
  • Mature Size: 20 to 25 ft. tall, 20 to 25 ft. wide
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

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• 09 of 17

  Red Horse Chestnut

  

  One of the taller trees with pink flowers (40 ft. at maturity), red horse chestnut (Aesculus × carnea) may start out red, but the flowers tend to become deep pink over time. The "x" in the botanical name indicates that this tree is a hybrid. Specifically, it is a cross between red buckeye (Aesculus pavia) and common horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). The spiky flower clusters are 6 to 8 in. long and poke out of dark green foliage that also offers ornamental value. The namesake nuts are shiny and measure about 1 in. wide and tall. Don't mistake these toxic nuts for edible chestnuts: horse chestnuts develop a fleshy, bumpy husk with a wart-covered appearance.

  • Name: Red horse chestnut (Aesculus × carnea)
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:5 to 8
  • Light:Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Needs:Average, medium moisture, well-draining
  • Mature Size: 30-40 ft. tall
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

• 10 of 17

  Eastern Redbud

  

  Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) has reddish-pink buds, but, when they open, the flowers are dark pink, not red. Maturing at 30 ft. tall (gaining 1 to 2 feet annually), redbud flowers in early spring before it even leafs out. 'Covey' is a weeping cultivar. Redbuds offer gorgeous fall color for continued interest.

  • Name: Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis)
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:4 to 8
  • Light:Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Needs:Average, medium moisture, well-draining
  • Mature Size: 20 to 30 feet tall, 30 to 35 feet wide
  • Deer Resistant: No

• 11 of 17

  Crepe Myrtle

  

  Depending on the type you grow and the region you grow it in, crepe myrtle, also spelled crape myrtle, (Lagerstroemia indica) can mature anywhere from 10 to 25 ft. tall or more. A staple of the American Southeast, it is one of the more heat-tolerant of the pink flowering trees. It's also one of the fastest-growing trees, adding more than 2 feet annually. The bark adds gorgeous winter interest.

  • Name: Crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:6 to 9
  • Light:Full sun
  • Soil Needs:Average, medium moisture, well-draining
  • Mature Size: 6-25+ ft. tall, 6-20 ft. wide
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

• 12 of 17

  Camellia

  

  Camellias are long-living and captivating flowering shrubs and trees that have dark, glossy green leaves and rich, saturated blooms that are filled with layers upon layers of petals. There are several different varieties, and these are one of the few pink flowering trees that will provide your yard with color throughout fall and winter.

  • Name: Camellia (Camellia spp.)
    
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:7 to 9
  • Light:Partial shade
  • Soil Needs:Rich, moist but well-drained
    
  • Mature Size: 6-14 ft. tall, 5-6 ft. wide
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

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  Weigela

  

  The ladylike flowers of Weigela make them one of the most classic pink blooms you can add to your garden. These fast-growing shrubs can be grown as trees and they add between 13 and 24 inches of height each year. The best part? They'll attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your yard, giving you a delightful and vibrant show.
  

  • Name: Weigela (Weigela florida)
    
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:4-8
  • Light:Full sun
  • Soil Needs:Acidic, moist but well-drained
    
  • Mature Size: 6-10 ft. tall, 9-12 ft. wide
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

• 14 of 17

  Japanese Snowbell

  

  Enjoy the fragrant blooms of Japanese snowbell from May to June, with this delicately draping flower clusters dotting the tree's silhouette. But the spring isn't the only time you'll enjoy color coming from this tree. Its foliage turns red and yellow in the fall, putting on an autumnal show that is second only to its floral display.
  

  • Name: Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus)
    
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:5-9
  • Light:Full sun, part shade
  • Soil Needs: Neutral, moist, well draining
    
  • Mature Size: 20 to 30 ft. tall and wide
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
    

• 15 of 17

  Gala Apple

  

  While most people think of gala apple trees for their sweet fruit, the apple blossoms are equally enticing. These sweet pink flowers appear in early spring, when the flowers cover the vibrant green tree. There's nothing more charming than a row of these trees, all in bloom, ushering in the warm days of spring.
  

  • Name: Gala Apple (Malus domestica 'Gala')
    
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:4-8
  • Light:Full to partial sun
  • Soil Needs: Slightly acidic, average to loamy
    
  • Mature Size: 10-20 ft. tall, 8-10 ft. wide
  • Deer Resistant: No

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  Pink Trumpet Tree

  

  Pink trumpet tree is a warm weather-loving tree that is native to countries including Costa Rica, Mexico, and Venezuela. Its lush blooms appear during dry periods during the winter, and their sweet nectar attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators.
  

  • Name: Pink Trumpet Tree (Tabebuia rosé)
    
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:10-11
  • Light:Full to partial sun
  • Soil Needs: Well-drained soil, drought-tolerant
    
  • Mature Size: 30-50 ft. tall, 30-40 ft. wide
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
    

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  Rhododendron

  

  The vibrant, tubular flowers of rhododendron are magically technicolor, with their violet pink to lavender blooms often dotting wooded landscapes. Paired with their dark green foliage, they're a beautifully contrasted plant that fills a garden with height and color.
  

  • Name: Rhododendron (Rhododendron)
    
  • USDA Hardiness Zones:4-9
  • Light:Partial sun
  • Soil Needs: Acidic, moist, well-drained
    
  • Mature Size: 2-20 ft. tall, 3-15 ft. wide
  • Deer Resistant: No