Looking to add stunning pink trees to your yard? These 6 flowering beauties are perfect for home gardens, and I’ve grown them all.
From small ornamental cherries to towering chestnuts, there’s a pink flowering tree that’ll work in your space.
6 Beautiful Pink Trees for Your Garden
1. Queens Cherry (Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’)
When I first planted my Queens Cherry, I was instantly smitten by its double pink blossoms. These showstoppers can reach up to 25 feet tall and create the most spectacular spring display.
The coppery-colored early leaves add an extra touch of drama that always catches my visitors’ eye. Just keep in mind these beauties can be a bit high-maintenance due to pest and disease issues, but the breathtaking display makes it worth the effort.
They thrive in zones 5-8 and prefer medium moisture with well-draining soil.
2. Weeping Higgin Cherry
My neighbor’s Weeping Higgin Cherry is the talk of our street every spring. Its graceful, cascading branches create a natural fountain effect that reaches up to 30 feet tall.
The glossy green leaves turn a stunning yellow in fall, giving us two seasons of beauty to enjoy. I’ve found it’s perfectly happy in zones 5-8 with medium moisture and well-draining soil.
3. Flowering Almond Tree
For those of us in colder climates, the Flowering Almond Tree is a perfect choice. Standing at a manageable 15 feet tall, it’s become my go-to recommendation for friends in zones 3-7.
I particularly love the Multiplex cultivar for its extra-showy blooms. It’s much hardier than its cherry cousins, which is a huge plus for northern gardeners.
4. Crabapple
My crabapple tree has become a neighborhood bird sanctuary. The Malus ‘Robinson’ variety produces the prettiest pink flowers you can imagine.
While some might complain about the fallen fruit, I’ve come to appreciate the winter entertainment as birds flock to feast on them. It’s well-suited for zones 4-8 and provides year-round interest.
The Malus sargentae variety starts with pink buds that open to white flowers, offering a lovely color transition.
5. Crepe Myrtle
Living in the Southeast, I couldn’t imagine my garden without a Crepe Myrtle. These heat-loving beauties can grow anywhere from 10 to 30 feet tall, depending on the variety.
The peeling bark creates stunning winter interest when the flowers are long gone. They’re perfect for zones 6-9 and absolutely thrive in full sun with well-draining soil.
I’ve found they’re practically maintenance-free once established, which makes them a busy gardener’s dream.
6. Red Horse Chestnut
The Red Horse Chestnut in my backyard is definitely the conversation starter of my garden. It’s my tallest pink flowering tree, reaching an impressive 40 feet.
The flowers start out red and fade to a deep pink, creating these amazing 6-8 inch spiky clusters against dark green foliage. Just remember to keep kids and pets away from the nuts – they’re toxic and not to be confused with edible chestnuts.
This hybrid cross between red buckeye and common horse chestnut produces distinctive nuts with warty husks that add interesting texture to the garden.