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Apple tree -

Many types of apple trees are available, and they all produce beautiful blossoms. The tree should produce fruit in three to five years.

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Chaste tree -

Lavender flowers are produced by the chaste tree. The tree requires regular pruning, and is best grown in well-drained soil.

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Flowering almond -

Pink or white flowers emerge from the flowering almond tree. It can be planted in full sun or partial shade, and does best in moist, rich, and acidic soil.

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Crape myrtle -

This beautiful tree blooms in summer with white, pink, red, or lavender flowers. Be aware that planting it in shade can reduce the amount of blooms.

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Cherry tree -

The Snow Fountain variety of cherry tree is shorter than the Sargent Cherry. They are best planted with full sun exposure, in moist, well-drained soil.

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Kousa dogwood -

You can plant a Kousa dogwood in many different climates. The flowers can be white, or pink, and red fruits appear in the fall.

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Crab apple tree -

This tree produces beautiful white, pink, or red flowers, and small fruits. Crab apple trees self-pollinate, so they'll yield fruit even if you only plant one tree. Best to plant in full sun, in well-drained soil.

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Franklin tree -

These trees produce large and fragrant white flowers. They are best planted in full sun, and in moist, well-drained, acidic soil.

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Chinese fringetree -

This tree produces white and fragrant flowers. It is best planted in full sun or partial shade, in moist and well-drained soil.

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Green hawthorn -

This tree produces white flowers in spring, and red berries in winter. The tree does not produce thorns, despite its name.

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Hornbeam -

This tree, which is also called ironwood, has dark green leaves that change from yellow to red in the fall. It is best planted in full sun or partial shade in acidic, moist, well-drained soil.

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Japanese snowbell -

This tree produces white flowers. The leaves turn yellow during fall, and the flowers are fragrant.

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Hollywood Juniper -

The juniper is evergreen, and produces blue berries. Useful tip: they can be planted closer to walls than other trees.

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Lilac tree -

This tree produces flowers that can be white, pink, purple, lavender, and lilac. They are best planted in full sun, and in well-drained soil.

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Lemon tree -

This tree has fragrant flowers, and naturally produces fruit that can be used in a huge number of dishes and drinks.

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Star magnolia -

This small variety of magnolia produces white flowers in early spring. Tolerant of both cold and hot climates, it is best planted in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil.

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Japanese red maple -

This small tree has leaves that can range from green to deep red. It is best planted in partial shade, in moist, acidic, well-drained soil.

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Mountain Stewartia -

This tree produces white flowers in the summer. It is best grown in full sun or part shade, in moist, well-drained soil.

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Pawpaw -

This fruit tree produces purple flowers and green fruit. You must plant at least two trees for pollination. It is best planted in full sun or partial shade, in loose soil.

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Japanese black pine -

This tree tolerates both heat and drought well. It is best planted in full sun, and in moist, well-drained soil.

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Peach tree -

These trees produce dark-green leaves, mid-spring flowers, and, of course, fruit in summer. They are best planted in full sun, in moist, and well-drained soil.

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Eastern redbud -

This tree produces pink and purple blooms in spring. It is best planted in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.

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Cherry plum tree -

This tree produces white or pink flowers that bloom in early spring. It's best planted in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil.

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Silk tree -

This tree, which is also known as a mimosa, has pink flowers. Its blooms are aromatic and can adapt to harsh environments.

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Serviceberry tree -

Also known as a juneberry, this tree produces white flowers early in spring, and edible berries emerge later in spring.

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Panicle hydrangea tree -

These trees produce tiny flowers that grow in clusters. They turn from white to rose pink in color. The tree should be planted in sun or partial shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil.

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Pear tree -

This tree produces flowers in the early spring. Pear trees need a lot of water in the summer. You must plant a second pear tree for pollination, if you want the tree to produce fruit.

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Tea tree -

This tree is evergreen, and produces white, pink, or red flowers for most of the year. It is best planted in full sun, and when the tree is mature, it tolerates drought well.

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Cherry laurel tree -

This evergreen cherry tree produces fragrant white flowers, and dark berries. It is best planted in full sun in cool areas or in partial shade in warm areas, and in moist, well-drained soil.

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Quince tree -

This tree produces red, pink, or white blossoms in the spring. The fruit becomes ripe in fall, and can be used to make jelly or jam.

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