Spring is popping in the HV, as evidenced by the buds and blossoms emerging from winter’s bare, brittle branches. Arborists at the Elmsford office of Davey Tree Expert Company predict the following trees will usher in vibrant and evolving bursts of continuous color, creating a seamless transition from one flower to the next all season long.
Early Spring
March to Early April
Magnolia (Star and Saucer Magnolias)
Large white or pink flowers
Cornelian Cherry Dogwood
Small yellow flowers; blooms very early
Mid-Spring
April to Mid-May
Flowering Dogwood
Classic white or pink blooms; a staple of spring landscapes
Cherry Trees
Cultivars like Yoshino and Kwanzan cherries put on a stunning show
Serviceberry (AKA Shadbush or Juneberry)
Delicate white blossoms
Eastern Redbud
Pink-purple flowers that bloom along bare branches
Late Spring
Mid-May to Early June
Crabapple Trees
Varieties with deep pink, white, or red flowers; fragrant
Hawthorn
White or pink blossoms (followed by red berries in the fall)
Black Locust
White fragrant, pea-like flowers, often appearing in clusters
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