Top 4 Summer Flowering Trees in DFW

Below are our top Summer flowering trees for Dallas Fort Worth! These trees are perfect for helping to bring some vibrancy to your landscape during the hottest months of the year. All of these trees grow well in our area and can be found all over North Texas. Though these trees grow well around here, they still need proper care! For more information about caring for your tree, visit our tree care page by clicking here.

1. Crape Myrtle

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If you know anything about Southern Landscaping trees, you saw this coming! The Crape Myrtle is by far the most popular flowering tree in Texas. Crape Myrtles typically start blooming in May-June and flower all Summer long. This makes them well loved for the color they provide in otherwise very dry months. Linked above is our Crape Myrtle section. As you can tell, there are many varieties of this very popular tree! Go ahead, click the link and see which one speaks to you!

2. Vitex

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Another very common staple of Southern Landscapes is the Vitex tree, also known as a Chaste Tree. These trees flower all summer long with Blue/Violet flowers. Though their flowers are usually not as full as Crape Myrtles, they provide an excellent colorful backdrop and excellent resilience against our hot climate.

3. Little Gem Magnolia

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Yet another fantastic Southern staple! The little gem magnolia is the first evergreen on this list. These trees are known for their giant white flowers which they produce all summer long. Aside from just looking pretty, their flowers smell great too! Check out our selection of Magnolias at the link above!

4. Desert Willow

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Desert Willow trees produce modest purple flowers throughout the summer. These trees have the smallest blooms on this list making them ideal for accent trees or locations which already have an abundance of color. If a splash of color is all you need, this is the tree for you!