10 trees for spring

Spring in the garden

Almond (Prunus dulcis) - The clearest sign that spring is beginning is the almond blossoms. Odorous and with white or pinkish tones, they are very decorative. After this phase, this tree will turn green to bear fruit between July and September. It tolerates drought well, but late spring frosts are very damaging.

2. Peach (Prunus persica) - We jump from nuts to another delicious snack. Before we get the rich fruit that gives this tree, we will enjoy a spectacle of pink color that can reach the deep red thanks to the large number of flowers that populate its branches. In May the first peaches begin to arrive.

3. Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) - Surely its flowers, arranged in pyramidal clusters, are not unknown to you. You can enjoy them until mid-summer. Its fruit will arrive on your table in autumn. This tree is very popular in urban areas, ornamenting many avenues.

4. Cherry (Prunus avium) - Another tree that blooms in early spring. The planted fields seem covered with snow for a period of about 15 days due to the white of its beautiful flowers. Its presence is highly appreciated in Japan, but in Spain it also has a special prominence thanks to areas such as the Jerte Valley.

5. Jupiter tree (Lagerstroemia indica) - Although the reddish and then lustrous green color of its leaves in spring is really ornamental, the truth is that this shrub is beautiful all year round. Its flowering, which occurs in summer, is really showy and elegant. Intense sunlight is great for it.

6. Love tree (Cercis siliquastrum) - Its resistance to diseases and pests is its best presentation card, in addition to its beautiful and edible flowers. This deciduous tree attracts attention because its flowers are born before its leaves, being the crowns completely pink at the beginning of the spring season.

7. China Soapwort (Koelreuteria paniculata) - Among so many shades of pink, we break the monotony with the showy yellow of this Asian ornamental. You have to wait until late spring, early summer to see its pendulous flowers. It is curious that in the U.S. it is considered an invasive species.

8. Golden rain (Laburnum anagyroides) - We do not abandon the yellow and the end of spring. It's time to see how this small tree with golden flowers of attractive perfume blooms. Be aware that it is dangerous in a garden with children, since it is very poisonous. If this is your case, consider other options.

9. Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) - The beauty of these flowers is only comparable to the pleasant aroma they give off. The combination of these with their dark green, hard touch, oval-shaped leaves is highly prized. If it is located in climates with not very cold winters, its flowers will appear in late spring.

Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) - The last tree on the list has flowers ranging from blue to violet, which is really original. Although its flowering season is spring, sometimes there is a second one in autumn. To the touch with the skin it is capable of producing allergy. Its wood has a good reputation in carpentry.