In this Martha Stewart article, Dan Herms from the Davey Insitute shares information about fast-growing flowering trees that can be added to your landscape. 

Posted: February 27, 2025

All successful gardeners know it takes patience to grow a thriving plot—after all, good things come to those who wait. But choosing fast-growing flowering trees for your landscape offers a slightly accelerated sense of gratification—one you can measure in years instead of decades.

The trees on this list boast eye-catching blooms each spring, then produce colorful berries, lush foliage, and textural bark for visual interest throughout the other three seasons. Their annual growth is measurable in feet, not inches, so they establish and mature more quickly than other trees. Plus, they're suited to various soil types, sun exposures, and yard sizes. All of which means you can find the perfect flowering tree for your yard.

Ahead, we're sharing the fast-growing flowering trees that gardening experts recommend growing on your property. 

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