Trees that bloom bright pink flowers make any yard look happy and bright, and they add color all through the growing season. There are trees in this group that are about average height and trees that are smaller and can be grown as shrubs. No matter what size they are, these pink flowers add a beautiful and energizing splash of color.
You should learn about the best trees for your USDA Hardiness Zone, but most of them will only bloom in the spring. After the flowers die down, look for other things in the yard that will keep it interesting. For example, you can grow a crabapple tree for its pretty fruit or a horse chestnut tree for its unique nuts for fall interest.
For instant gratification, consider purchasing a mature tree that will bloom in its first year. The hole you dig should be two to three times the size of the tree’s root ball. Water the rootball before you fill in the hole with soil. Once youve filled the hole, add a fertilizer that will help its roots take hold in the soil.
Are you ready to brighten up your yard with happy deciduous trees? Here are the 17 best trees for your yard that have pink flowers.
Carnations are beloved for their ruffled, brightly colored blooms that add charm and beauty to any garden. If you love the look of carnations but want to bring that floral beauty up higher, consider planting trees that produce carnation-like blooms.
Many trees produce flowers that closely resemble carnations in appearance, from their frilly, layered petals to their wide range of colors. Adding one or more of these trees can elevate your landscape with gorgeous carnation-esque flowers at eye level and higher.
Here are 15 of the best trees that produce flowers similar to carnations
1. Cherry Blossom Trees
Iconic cherry blossom trees are beloved for their fluffy pink or white blooms that resemble pom-pom carnations. Popular varieties like Yoshino and Kwanzan cherry trees cover themselves in hundreds of delicate blossoms in spring. The flowers emerge right on the branches before the leaves, creating a striking floral display.
2. Peach Trees
Peach trees burst into bloom in early spring, with flowers that look like single carnations. The five-petaled pink flowers appear before the leaves emerge. As an added bonus, peach trees produce sweet, juicy fruit later in summer after flowering.
3. Magnolia Trees
Magnolia trees produce large, showy blooms that resemble carnations. Saucer magnolias and star magnolias produce flowers in various shades of white, pink and purple. The waxy petals have a similar layered, ruffled look as carnations.
4. Crabapple Trees
Crabapple trees are prized for their stunning spring blooms that look just like carnations. Varieties like ‘Spring Snow’ and ‘Royal Raindrops’ produce flowers in white, pink, red and purple. Plant a few different crabapples together for an eye-catching floral display.
5. Redbud Trees
Redbud is a spring flowering tree that produces abundant purple-pink blooms along its branches in early spring The petals have a rumpled, crepe-like texture that is reminiscent of carnations. Plant redbuds where their floral display can be admired up close.
6. Dogwood Trees
The showy spring flowers of dogwood trees resemble carnations in shape and texture. Cornelian cherry dogwoods produce small yellow flowers, while flowering dogwoods have larger white or pink blooms. Kousa dogwoods bloom a bit later than native dogwoods, extending the floral show.
7. Rose of Sharon
Rose of sharon is a late summer blooming shrub that can be pruned into a small tree form. It produces flowers in shades of white pink purple and red that resemble colorful carnations. Plant a few varieties together for summer-long blooms.
8. Camellia
Camellias offer gorgeous carnation-like blooms in cool seasons when little else is flowering. Plant them as specimen trees, or prune into a hedge for maximum floral impact. Most camellias bloom in shades of pink, red and white.
9. Catalpa
Catalpa trees produce showy spring blooms that resemble carnations. The large, frilly white flowers have purple and yellow spotting in the center that makes them look almost orchid-like. After the blooms fade, long seed pods emerge as an added decorative element.
10. Silk Tree
Silk trees produce abundant pink flowers that resemble fluffy carnations. When in full bloom, the entire tree is covered in thousands of delicate blossoms that attract pollinators. It’s easy to see why this tree is also called mimosa.
11. Tree Peony
Tree peonies have the sumptuous, ruffled blooms of their herbaceous cousins but on woody shrubs that can be pruned into small trees. Try white, pink, coral and red varieties for gorgeous carnation-like blossoms in late spring. Plant in a protected location.
12. Fringe Tree
Fringe trees produce clusters of fluffy white blooms in spring that resemble white carnations. Plant them where the delicately dangling flowers can be appreciated, as they tend to bloom when the tree has few leaves.
13. Bottlebrush Buckeye
In summer, this ornamental tree covers itself in foot-long conical blooms that resemble white carnations. It’s a show-stopper when in full flower. Attractive seed pods extend seasonal interest after flowering finishes.
14. Rose Mallow
Rose mallow is a woody shrub that can be pruned into a small, multi-stemmed tree. It produces 5-petaled flowers in bright colors like red, pink, white and orange that resemble carnations. Blooms appear from summer through fall.
15. Pomegranate
Pomegranate trees produce brilliant orange-red carnation-like blooms in spring and summer. Plant varieties grown just for their prolific flowers rather than fruit, as they tend to bloom more heavily.
In addition to their carnation-like flowers, these trees offer other benefits like fruit, fall color, attractive bark and more. Mix a few into your landscape for four-season beauty and charm.
17 Pink Flowering Trees
- 01 of 17: Kwanzan Cherry The Spruce by Evgeniya Vlasova The Kwanzan cherry (Prunus serrulata Kwanzan) is a tree that grows about one to two feet a year and can get up to 25 feet tall. tall, is one of the upright-growing cherries. Its most valued for its double, pink blossoms. But the early leaves’ coppery color is also pretty. A lot of cherry trees don’t last long because of pests and diseases. Kwanzan is no exception. People and animals should not eat certain parts of the tree, like the leaves, stems, and seeds. Kwanzan cherry (Prunus serrulata Kwanzan) grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8. It needs full sun and average to medium moisture that drains well. At maturity, it grows to be 15 to 25 feet tall. tall, 13–26 ft. wideDeer Resistant: Yes .
- 02 of 17: The Weeping Higan Cherry The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The Weeping higan (Prunus x subhirtella Pendula) is a cascading tree that makes the yard look nice in the summer and fall. It is also one of the most common types of ornamental cherry trees. It grows slowly, about 1 foot a year, and gets to be 20 to 30 feet tall. when it’s fully grown, and its height is average to tall for a pink flowering tree. Glossy green leaves turn yellow in the fall to make the tree more interesting. Higan cherry tree (Prunus x subhirtella Pendula) grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8. It needs full sun and average to medium moisture in the soil that drains well. It will grow to be 20 to 30 feet tall when it’s fully grown. tall, 15 to 25 ft. wideDeer Resistant: No .
- Page 3 of 17: Flowering Almond Tree The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The flowering almond tree, or Prunus triloba Multiplex, is an ornamental almond tree. It is in the Prunus genus, which has many different trees that are grown for their fruit. Multiplex can grow up to 15 feet tall and adds one foot every year. It is one of the more showy cultivars with double flowers that doesn’t bear fruit. Cherry blossom trees (Prunus glandulosa) are another type. They only get 5 feet tall. Flowering almond is more cold tolerant than flowering cherry. Also, flowering almond trees are dangerous for both people and animals. Flowering almond (Prunus triloba Multiplex) grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7. It needs full sun and soil that is fertile, medium-wet, and well-drained. At maturity, it grows to be 10 to 15 feet tall. tallDeer Resistant: Yes .
- 04 of 17 Crabapple The Spruce by Evgeniya Vlasova Some people like the fruits that come after the flowers on crabapple trees (Malus spp.). ), while others dont, regarding them as too messy. If you like to watch wild birds in the winter, you might be able to handle the mess because the fruits do attract birds and can even be used as decorations. People often grow Malus sargentii, which has pink buds that open white. If you want pink flowers, you should grow Malus Robinson (25 ft). tall). Crabapples can be toxic to animals. Name: Crabapple (Malus spp. Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8; Full sun; Rich, loamy, well-draining soil; 15 to 20 feet tall when fully grown. tall, 12–20 ft. wide (sometimes bigger)Deer-resistant: no Go to 5 of 17 below
- 05 of 17: Pink Flowering Dogwood The Spruce by Evgeniya Vlasova The pink flowering dogwood (Cornus florida var. rubra), at 30 ft. tall is the native tree, and Cornus kousa is from eastern Asia. Both have pretty pink flowers in the spring, leaves that turn purple in the fall, berries that birds like, and interesting horizontal branching patterns. That being said, their berries are very different. Cornus florida’s are like beads, and Cornus kousa’s are like raspberries. Name: Pink flowering dogwood (Cornus florida var. rubra)USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9Light: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Average, evenly moist, well-draining soilSize at Full Maturity: 15 to 30 ft tall, 15-30+ ft. wideDeer Resistant: Yes .
- 06.17 Pink Japanese Dogwood Laszlo Podor/Getty s The pink Japanese dogwood (Cornus kousa Satomi) grows to be 15 feet tall, which is shorter than the species plant, which can grow to 30 feet. This makes it a good choice if you don’t have room for a bigger tree. It blooms later (in June) than most of the other plants on the list, which is helpful if you want to plan the order of the blooms. Another good thing about Japanese dogwood is that it does better than American natives at fighting anthracnose disease. Pink Japanese dogwood (Cornus kousa Satomi) grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8. It likes full sun to partial shade and needs fertile, medium-wet, well-drained soil. It grows to be 15 feet tall when fully grown. tall and wide. Not resistant to deer because they only eat berries. Tip: Don’t be surprised if some of your pink flowering trees start to bloom white flowers over time or stop blooming for a season or two. It could mean that the tree is getting old or has changed. At other times, changes in the soil or temperature may be what’s stopping the buds from growing.
- 07 of 17 Magnolia Jane The Spruce / David Beaulieu Short for a magnolia (only 15 feet tall) Jane (Magnolia liliflora Reflorescens x stellate Waterlily) has very big flowers that can grow up to 8 inches across. across) for such a small tree. Jane plants send out new shoots, which is one reason you can prune it to make it a multi-stemmed shrub if you want to. Magnolias and dogwoods can both grow in soil that is too acidic. In the fall, the tough green leaves turn yellow and bronze. Magnolia Jane is a cross between Magnolia liliflora Reflorescens and stellate waterlily. It grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8. It likes full sun to partial shade and average to medium moisture that drains well. It grows to be 8 to 12 feet tall. wide, 10-15 ft. tallDeer Resistant: Sometimes .
- 08 of 17: Saucer Magnolia from The Spruce by Evgeniya Vlasova If you have a small yard, stick with Jane. The saucer magnolias are also known for their big pink flowers. About one to two feet a year, the tree grows. A traditional saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangiana), on the other hand, might be better for a large property. The saucer magnolia, or Magnolia x soulangiana, grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9. It likes full sun to partial shade and average to medium moisture that drains well. It will grow to be 20 to 25 feet tall when fully grown. tall, 20 to 25 ft. wideDeer Resistant: Yes Continue to 9 of 17 below .
- 09 of 17: The Red Horse Chestnut Also called the Spruce, this is one of the taller trees with pink flowers (40 ft.). When fully grown, the red horse chestnut (Aesculus carnea) may have red flowers at first, but they tend to turn deep pink over time. The “x” in the tree’s botanical name means it is a hybrid. It is a cross between the red buckeye (Aesculus pavia) and the common horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). The spiky flower clusters are 6 to 8 in. long and stick out of dark green leaves that can also be used for decoration The namesake nuts are shiny and measure about 1 in. wide and tall. Don’t think these nuts are chestnuts that you can eat; horse chestnuts have a fleshy, bumpy husk that looks like it has warts on it. The red horse chestnut tree is native to USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8. It needs full sun to partial shade and average to medium moisture, well-drained soil. At maturity, it grows to be 30 to 40 feet tall. tallDeer Resistant: Yes .
- 10 of 17: Eastern Redbud The Spruce by Evgeniya Vlasova The buds of the eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) are sort of pink, but the flowers are dark pink when they open. Maturing at 30 ft. The redbud grows one to two feet taller every year and blooms in early spring, before its leaves even appear. Covey is a weeping cultivar. Redbuds offer gorgeous fall color for continued interest. The Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8. It likes full sun to partial shade and average to medium moisture that drains well. At maturity, it grows to be 20 to 30 feet tall and 30 to 35 feet wide. It is not deer resistant.
- 11 of 17 Crepe Myrtle The Spruce by Evgeniya Vlasova The crepe myrtle, also spelled crape myrtle, plant can grow anywhere from 10 to 25 feet tall, depending on the type you grow and where you grow it. tall or more. It grows naturally in the Southeast of the United States and is one of the pink flowering trees that can handle more heat. It’s also one of the trees that grows the fastest, adding more than 2 feet every year. The bark adds gorgeous winter interest. Crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 through 9. It needs full sun and average to medium moisture in well-drained soil. At maturity, it grows to be 6 to 25 feet tall. tall, 6-20 ft. wideDeer Resistant: Yes .
- 12 of 17 Camellia Getty s/penkanya Camellias are beautiful flowering shrubs and trees that live a long time. They have dark, glossy green leaves and flowers that are full of layers and layers of petals. In addition to the many other types, these are one of the few pink flowering trees that will add color to your yard in the fall and winter. Name: Camellia (Camellia spp. USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 9Light: Some shadeSoil Needs: Rich, moist, but well-drained soilSize at Full Grown: 6 to 14 feet tall, 5-6 ft. wideDeer Resistant: Yes Continue to 13 of 17 below .
- 13 of 17: Weigela Getty s/Federica Grassi: Weigela is one of the most classic pink flowers you can add to your garden. Its flowers look like ladies’ shoes. These shrubs grow quickly and can be grown as trees. Each year they get 13 to 24 inches taller. The best part is that they will bring hummingbirds and butterflies to your yard, which will be a beautiful sight. Weigela (Weigela florida) grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8. It needs acidic, moist, but well-drained soil and is 6 to 10 feet tall when fully grown. tall, 9-12 ft. wideDeer Resistant: Yes .
- 14 of 17 Japanese Snowbell Getty s/hawk111 In May and June, you can enjoy the fragrant blooms of the Japanese snowbell. The flower clusters drape delicately over the trees, making a beautiful silhouette. You won’t just be able to enjoy this tree’s color in the spring, though. Its fall foliage, which turns red and yellow, is second only to its flower show in terms of beauty. The Japanese Snowbell, or Styrax japonicus, grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9. It likes full sun to part shade and neutral, moist, well-drained soil. At maturity, it grows to be 20 to 30 feet tall. tall and wideDeer Resistant: Yes .
- The sweet fruit on gala apple trees is what most people think of when they hear the word “apple.” But the blossoms are just as appealing. These pretty pink flowers show up in early spring and cover the bright green tree. There’s nothing cuter than a row of these trees in full bloom as spring comes into the world. Gala Apple (Malus domestica Gala) grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8. It needs full to partial sun and slightly acidic to average to loamy soil. At maturity, it grows to be 10 to 20 feet tall. tall, 8-10 ft. wideDeer Resistant: No .
- Pink Trumpet Tree (16 of 17) – Getty Images The pink trumpet tree is native to places like Costa Rica, Mexico, and Venezuela, and it likes warm weather. Its lush blooms show up when it’s dry in the winter, and the sweet nectar from them draws hummingbirds and other pollinators. The Pink Trumpet Tree, or Tabebuia rosé, grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 10–11. It needs full to partial sun and well-drained soil that can handle drought. When fully grown, it will be 30 to 50 feet tall. tall, 30-40 ft. wideDeer Resistant: Yes Continue to 17 of 17 below .
- Rhododendron s/Kate Stoupas 17 of 17 The tubular, bright flowers of the rhododendron are magically technicolor. Their violet pink to lavender blooms often dot woodland scenes. With their dark green leaves, they make a beautiful contrast that adds height and color to a garden. Rhododendron (Rhododendron) grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9. It needs acidic, moist, well-drained soil and can grow up to 20 feet tall. tall, 3-15 ft. wideDeer Resistant: No .
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FAQ
What is the name of the tree that blooms in the spring?
What flower looks like a carnation?
How do you take care of a carnation tree?
Is there a tree that blooms all summer?
Do Dianthus flowers look like carnations?
The flowers are smaller and more delicate, but their fringed petals and the range of pink shades they come in make them look similar to carnations. Dianthus species known as Seguier’s Pink are distinguished by their clusters of pink blooms. Both full-light and well-drained soil are ideal for this plant.
What does a dianthus flower look like?
Its small, white flowers are not quite as ruffled as those of the carnation, but its growth habit as a ground cover is reminiscent of some Dianthus species. The American Pie Dianthus, a hybrid variety, produces large, fragrant flowers that are often bicolor, typically in shades of pink and white.
Do cherry blossom trees have white flowers?
Several varieties of cherry blossom trees produce beautiful white flowers, including: Prunus ‘Shirotae’: This small deciduous tree features pure white blossoms in spring, growing on a tree with a flat canopy. Prunus ‘Shogestu’: This variety has white double flowers and forms large hanging clusters that can reach 6 inches (15 cm) in length.
Which hibiscus tree has the brightest orange flowers?
Hibiscus rosa-Sinensis ‘Cheri’: This decorative tree showcases large neon orange showy flowers with a rosy-pink throat. It reaches a height of 7 ft. (2.1 m) in USDA zones 10 and 11. Hibiscus rosa-Sinensis ‘Electric Orange’: A brilliant tropical hibiscus hybrid with the brightest orange flowers you’ll find on any hibiscus tree.