Mayday 

• This tree is a flowering tree from the rose family and can reach up to 16 metres in height
• Can also be referred to as a European Bird Cherry
• The Mayday produces large clusters of fragrant white flowers in early May
• After flowering, the Mayday produces small black fruits that attract birds
     

Weeping Caragama

• This tree is characterized by yellow pea-like flowers that hang below the branches
• The Weeping Caragama is also known as Peashrub
• It produces its beautiful flowers in mid-spring
• It is a shorter tree and reaches only four feet in height but can be up to 6 feet wide
• The Weeping Caragama is known to be quite hardy and tough
• It is often used for adding an accent to gardens and professionally produced landscapes

Schubert Flowering Ornamental Cherry

• This tree is classified as a small tree reaching for 4 to 10 metres
• The Schubert Flowering Ornamental Cherry can be classified as having a rounded crown with dense foliage, the leaves are a purple/red colour
• It flowers it late spring and then produces shiny red or black fruit that grows in clusters of 8 to 12
• This tree should not be planted around livestock as the fruit contain a toxin that may cause harm if they’re ingested.

Honeylocust Tree

• The Honeylocust tree thrives in full sun and should be planted in a spot where it can receive at least six hours of full sun per day.
• It is moderately resistant to flooding as well as somewhat drought resistant.
• The Honeylocust usually grows to heights of 9 to 21 metres
• It has become increasingly popular in city landscaping as it produces small soft leaves that do not need to be picked up in the fall and will not clog drains
• It is a fast growing, drought tolerant tree that adapts to a wide range of soil types
• The Honeylocust has fragrant flowers that bloom in spring

Flowering Dogwood

• The Flowering Dogwood can reach up to around 12 metres and it blooms with beautiful white to light yellow flowers in spring
• It can have a difficult time in semi-arid and arid climates unless regular irrigation is available
• The Flowering Dogwood may thrive in places like a river bank but it does not like soil that is constantly saturated from flooding
• It should be planted in a location with partial sun and with access to some afternoon shade

Willow Tree

• Willows are some of the fastest growing trees in the world and are known for absorbing large quantities of water
• Willows are often planted in flooded areas or areas that need to be drained
• There are around 400 different species of Willow and some rare types that can grow to 21 metres tall
• They are usually characterized by soft flowing branches and leaves

Pink Flowering Dogwood

• It is most notable for the pink pastel flowers it produces each spring
• The Pink Flowering Dogwood can grow up to 9 metres and is great for landscaping
• When planting, this tree enjoys moist, well-drained soil with partial shade
• This tree can grow at the rate of a foot per year

Japanese Lilac Tree

• The Japanese Lilac can grow up to 9 metres with a large spread of 8 metres
• It blooms in early summer and produces clusters of white fragrant flowers
• These trees are known to be very easy to transplant and are rated for hardiness zones 3 through 7
• A Japanese Lilac will be most happy when planted in full sun

Buckeye Tree

• The name for the Buckeye comes from the nutlike seed that grows on the tree and resembles the eye of a deer
• Both the foliage and the seeds of the Buckeye are poisonous
• It can grow up to 21 metres in height and has a rounded thick canopy of foliage with beautiful flowers in the spring
• There are numerous types of Buckeye tree and they are valued as ornamental trees

Douglas Fir

• This evergreen tree is characterized by branches containing long, flat, spirally arranged needles
• The Douglas Fir is often grown as ornamental trees and even Christmas trees
• They can reach up to 42 metres in B.C.’s interior and up to 85 metres on the coast
• The timber of the Douglas Fir is often harvested and used for heavy structures

By understanding the characteristics and needs of a tree, you are well on your way to being equipped to make the best choice for your space. These ten trees are just a few of the fantastic options that can add to and create the outdoor spaces of your dreams.