TOP 15 FLOWERING TREES FOR HOME GARDEN AND THEIR IDENTIFICATION
TOP 15 FLOWERING TREES FOR HOME GARDEN AND THEIR IDENTIFICATION
Size and number of trees to be planted depend upon the area of the garden. In home gardens, flowering trees are preferred, particularly those with colourful flowers blooming for a long time.
Flowering trees with globose or conical form of crown are more suited to small compounds. A few tall trees may be planted at the back yard to act as a background for the building structure, provided enough land is available.
"Crowded planting should be avoided as it gives an uneasy feeling of congestion and suffocation. Thick planting of trees not only disturbs the harmony and balance of the garden, it robs the inmates of free air and sunshine".
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1. LAGERSTROEMIA
SPECIOSA (syn. L. flos-reginae)
In Latin speciosa means
‘beautiful’ and flos-reginae meaning
‘queen’s flower’. As the name suggest it has beautiful small flowers in
cluster.
They prefer warm, humid climate and moist deep soil. It can withstand water logging very well. Propagated by seed, growth in the first year is slow, but fast afterwards. Leaves fall off in winters as it is a deciduous tree.
The main flowering season is summer season from April-June. Very good for roadside, canal side, group planting, planting along a lawn, or around water gardens and ponds.
Lagerstroemia has several other species like L. parviflora, L. speciosa ‘Rosea’, L. thorellii.
They prefer warm, humid climate and moist deep soil. It can withstand water logging very well. Propagated by seed, growth in the first year is slow, but fast afterwards. Leaves fall off in winters as it is a deciduous tree.
The main flowering season is summer season from April-June. Very good for roadside, canal side, group planting, planting along a lawn, or around water gardens and ponds.
Lagerstroemia has several other species like L. parviflora, L. speciosa ‘Rosea’, L. thorellii.
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| LAGERSTROEMIA SPECIOSA |
2. TABEBUIA ARGENTEA
This
species is one of the very beautiful flowering trees in tropical and
subtropical regions. Flowers are bright yellow, trumpet shaped that appear in
large clusters, almost covering the upper part of the branches, on a completely
leafless tree during early summer (February-April).
Leaves arise after first flowering and a second but minor flush of flower occurs after emergence of leaves. A very popular flowering tree in small and large gardens or along roads and in public places.
Mainly it is propagated from seeds and cuttings but it would be better if you directly purchase well rooted plant form local nurseries.
Leaves arise after first flowering and a second but minor flush of flower occurs after emergence of leaves. A very popular flowering tree in small and large gardens or along roads and in public places.
Mainly it is propagated from seeds and cuttings but it would be better if you directly purchase well rooted plant form local nurseries.
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| TEBEBUIA ARGENTEA |
3. CHORISIA SPECIOSA
C. speciosa is also famous as ‘Floss silk tree’ and ‘Mexican
silk cotton tree’.
A beautiful fast growing deciduous tree with bottle-shaped trunk studded with large spines and attaining a height of 10-12 m.
The tree is suitable for warm and moist localities, particularly coastal areas, but it also grows well in dry regions. Being a deciduous tree, leaf fall starts in September-October and flowering occurs almost on a leafless tree in October when the garden is without much color.
The tree looks beautiful when planted in a row around the edge of a large green space. It can be planted in groups in parks, large gardens and along medium roads. It is one of the finest flowering trees.
A beautiful fast growing deciduous tree with bottle-shaped trunk studded with large spines and attaining a height of 10-12 m.
The tree is suitable for warm and moist localities, particularly coastal areas, but it also grows well in dry regions. Being a deciduous tree, leaf fall starts in September-October and flowering occurs almost on a leafless tree in October when the garden is without much color.
The tree looks beautiful when planted in a row around the edge of a large green space. It can be planted in groups in parks, large gardens and along medium roads. It is one of the finest flowering trees.
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| CHORISIA SPECIOSA |
4. MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA
Commonly known as ‘Lily tree’ and ‘Laurel magnolia’.Grandiflora in Latin meaning ‘with large flower’. This evergreen flowering tree prefers cool, humid climate.
This is a choice ornamental tree in all gardens big or small. People have fascination to it for its neat shape, bright leaves and beautiful, large, fragrant lotus-like flowers.
Flower buds are egg-shaped, borne singly at the tip of the twigs and coated with silky-white hairs, cup-shaped when open and develop to sweet scented lotus-like white flower.
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| MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA |
5. MICHELIA CHAMPACA
(syn. M. aurantiaca)
Commonly known as
‘Golden champa’ or ‘Yellow champa’.An evergreen flowering tree with strongly scented having yellow to dull orange color flowers. The tree prefers moderate temperature, humid atmosphere and deep, rich soil.
These are largely planted in gardens and serve as an avenue tree in protected areas. Flowering continues throughout summer and rains at intervals with a few stray blooms all along.
It propagates easily from fresh seeds. Seedlings grow quickly and come to bearing in 3-4 years.
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| MICHELIA CHAMPACA |
6. BAUHINIA BLACKEANA
Commonly
known as ‘Kachnar’ or ‘Hongkong orchid tree’.
B. blackeana is the most beautiful flowering tree among all
species of Bauhinia, reaching a height of 8m. It flowers well in hot and humid
tropics and also in subtropics. It is planted in private and public gardens and
flowers profusely in sunny location.
Bauhinia has several other species like B. purpurea, B. variegata, B. variegate ‘candida’.
Bauhinia has several other species like B. purpurea, B. variegata, B. variegate ‘candida’.
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| BAUHINIA BLACKEANA |
7. CASSIA FISTULA
Being deciduous in nature, the tree becomes leafless in winter and flowering occurs on bare branches in spring or early summer when it looks marvelous with numerous hanging bunches of bright yellow flowers.
In moist areas the flowers are often mixed with new foliage. Flowering is profuse but comparatively short in dry regions. In humid areas some flowers may be observed even up to September.
After flowering is over the tree is decorated with long hanging sticks of green fruits which take nearly a year to ripen. It is suitable for small gardens, parks and along medium and small roads.
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| CASSIA FISTULA |
8. JACARANDA
MIMOSIFOLIA (syn. J.
ovalifolia)
Mimosifolia means ‘leaf like mimosa’; ovalifolia
means ‘oval-shaped leaf’.
(Also known as Mimosa-leaved jacaranda, Blue jacaranda, Neeli
gulmohar, Neelkanth).
It is a medium-sized, graceful, deciduous tree reaching 8-10m height in open. This tree prefer moderate climate with dry atmosphere and thrives in well-drained soils. The tree sheds leaves towards the end of winter.
Flowers appear in March-June along with new leaves. It is propagated from seed and vegetative from semi-hardwood cuttings.
These species are considered as very beautiful flowering trees and grown widely along medium-sized roads, private and public gardens in tropical and subtropical regions. Young plants are also grown in pots for the beautiful foliage.
It is a medium-sized, graceful, deciduous tree reaching 8-10m height in open. This tree prefer moderate climate with dry atmosphere and thrives in well-drained soils. The tree sheds leaves towards the end of winter.
Flowers appear in March-June along with new leaves. It is propagated from seed and vegetative from semi-hardwood cuttings.
These species are considered as very beautiful flowering trees and grown widely along medium-sized roads, private and public gardens in tropical and subtropical regions. Young plants are also grown in pots for the beautiful foliage.
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| JACARANDA MIMOSIFOLIA |
9. NYCTANTHES ARBOR-TRISTIS
From Greek nux, ‘night’ and anthis, ‘a flower’ referring to the night blooming habit of the plant. Arbor-tristis in Latin means ‘sad tree’.
Commonly known as Coral Jasmine, Night
Jasmine, Har Singar, Tree of Sorrow, Tree of sadness, Parijatak, etc.
Coral jasmine is cultivated throughout the tropics for its lovely, scented flowers. The tree flowers profusely in autumn, which open at night and fall off before sunrise; in milder climate stray flowers are observed in other seasons also.
It is a very popular flowering plant in warm, humid regions and is planted in home gardens, religious places for numerous scented flowers fall off a white carpet below in the morning.
It is easily propagated by seeds. The quick-growing seedlings may flower with good care in two years.
Coral jasmine is cultivated throughout the tropics for its lovely, scented flowers. The tree flowers profusely in autumn, which open at night and fall off before sunrise; in milder climate stray flowers are observed in other seasons also.
It is a very popular flowering plant in warm, humid regions and is planted in home gardens, religious places for numerous scented flowers fall off a white carpet below in the morning.
It is easily propagated by seeds. The quick-growing seedlings may flower with good care in two years.
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| NYCTANTHES ARBOR-TRISTIS |
10. CALLISTEMON LANCEOLATUS
Commonly known as ‘Bottle-brush’ or ‘Red bottle-brush’.
Unlike most flowering trees, this one is evergreen flowering tree. The tree grown both in moist and dry regions, but prefer a warm, humid climate and moist soil.
Flowering occurs periodically throughout the year except during winter when temperature goes below 15°C. It can stand temporary water stagnation. This small tree with gracefully drooping branches, producing bright red flowers, is a beautiful sight.
It can be easily propagated through seed, stem cutting, and air-layering. Seedlings take about 3 years to flower.
It can be planted at the background of the shrubbery, along the boundaries of small gardens, by the sides of small garden paths and especially around the border of tanks, lakes and pools.
Unlike most flowering trees, this one is evergreen flowering tree. The tree grown both in moist and dry regions, but prefer a warm, humid climate and moist soil.
Flowering occurs periodically throughout the year except during winter when temperature goes below 15°C. It can stand temporary water stagnation. This small tree with gracefully drooping branches, producing bright red flowers, is a beautiful sight.
It can be easily propagated through seed, stem cutting, and air-layering. Seedlings take about 3 years to flower.
It can be planted at the background of the shrubbery, along the boundaries of small gardens, by the sides of small garden paths and especially around the border of tanks, lakes and pools.
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| CALLISTEMON LANCEOLATUS |
11. DELONIX
REGIA (syn. Poinciana regia)
Commonly known as Gulmohar, Peacock flower, Flamboyant, Flame
tree. A large, deciduous, quick-growing flowering tree.
It prefers warm humid climate, but cannot stand water-logging and frost. The tree becomes leafless in spring and flowers appear in April. Flowering continues up to July, sometimes even up to August.
It is one of the finest flowering tree of the tropics and subtropics and there is variation in flower color ranging from red to almost yellow.
It can be easily propagated through seeds and large cuttings. Seedlings grow very fast, reaching about 3m in the same year and producing flower when about 3 years old.
It prefers warm humid climate, but cannot stand water-logging and frost. The tree becomes leafless in spring and flowers appear in April. Flowering continues up to July, sometimes even up to August.
It is one of the finest flowering tree of the tropics and subtropics and there is variation in flower color ranging from red to almost yellow.
It can be easily propagated through seeds and large cuttings. Seedlings grow very fast, reaching about 3m in the same year and producing flower when about 3 years old.
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| DELONIX REGIA |
12. CASSIA NODOSA
C. nodosa is also known as 'Pink cassia' or 'Pink mohur'.
Nodosa in Latin meaning ‘knotty’ in reference to the large knots seen on the
trunk and branches of this species.
The tree looks very pretty during flowering season when whole plant is decorated with cherry-like blossoms. Flowering occurs during March-April along with new leaves and continues till July. It prefers warm, humid climate and needs protection from hot, dry winds.
It can be propagated through seeds. The seeds should be rubbed against rough surface to wear away the thick seed-coat and then sown to get better and quicker germination. It is a favorite tree in the gardens and parks as well as along the city roads.
The tree looks very pretty during flowering season when whole plant is decorated with cherry-like blossoms. Flowering occurs during March-April along with new leaves and continues till July. It prefers warm, humid climate and needs protection from hot, dry winds.
It can be propagated through seeds. The seeds should be rubbed against rough surface to wear away the thick seed-coat and then sown to get better and quicker germination. It is a favorite tree in the gardens and parks as well as along the city roads.
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| CASSIA NODOSA |
13. THEVETIA PERUVIANA
Peruviana means, ‘of Peru’; a native of the West Indies.
(Commonly known as Peela kaner, Yellow Kaner, Yellow Oleander, Trumpet flower)
A large, evergreen shrub or small tree with milky juice. It is commonly grown in tropical gardens for the handsome foliage and flowers appearing almost throughout the year. This small tree flowers well in full sun and semi-shade. Propagated through seeds and stem cuttings.
A large, evergreen shrub or small tree with milky juice. It is commonly grown in tropical gardens for the handsome foliage and flowers appearing almost throughout the year. This small tree flowers well in full sun and semi-shade. Propagated through seeds and stem cuttings.
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| THEVETIA PERUVIANA |
14. PLUMERIA ALBA
Plumeria is also known as 'Gul-e-cheen'.
These are small or medium-sized deciduous trees with fleshy stems. It is one of the hardy and low maintenance flowering tree having dark green narrow leaves with rounded tips. Flowers are yellow with white throat and light fragrance.
These are small or medium-sized deciduous trees with fleshy stems. It is one of the hardy and low maintenance flowering tree having dark green narrow leaves with rounded tips. Flowers are yellow with white throat and light fragrance.
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| PLUMERIA ALBA |
15. PLUMERIA RUBRA
‘P. rubra’ differ from ‘alba’ in flower color and their leaves. ‘P. rubra’ have narrow leaves with pointed tips having red color flowers. Same as ‘P. alba’ these are also medium sized deciduous trees. They shed their leaves completely in winter and as summer arrives new leaves take over.
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| PLUMERIA RUBRA |
CONCLUSION
Trees require special care in their initial growth stage for which training and pruning is necessary. Removal of unwanted or dead branches to maintain tree structure and providing desired shape to a plant is the basic concept of training and pruning.
Watering is necessary specially during the first summer following planting, particularly in case of late planted saplings.
Small basins should be prepared around the base for holding water. One or two irrigations in the basin in summer months will markedly improve the growth of trees.
Nitrogen at the rate of 20 g per plant in form of 'ammonium sulphate' (NH4)2SO4, urea or other nitrogenous fertilizer should be applied during first irrigation inside the basin.
The tree should be kept free from weeds for at least 2 years to avoid competition and promote growth. When the plant attain a height of 4 to 5 m, not much care is needed except pruning.
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TOP 15 FLOWERING TREES FOR HOME GARDEN AND THEIR IDENTIFICATION
Reviewed by Vishal Lodhi
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April 16, 2020
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Reviewed by Vishal Lodhi
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April 16, 2020
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