Native tree- pink spring flowers?

[Anonymous]

I’d like to plant a tree that’s native to our area (I’m in MD) that will bloom with light pink flowers in spring. I would love to plant a yoshino cherry but I know they’re not native. I’m looking for both specific cultivar suggestions and ideas for the area nurseries that might have the best selection right now. Plan is to choose now but plant in the fall. Thank you!

[Anonymous]

American crabapples

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Anonymous wrote:American crabapples

Yep, crabapple is the answer.

[Anonymous]

I love the straight species of the redbud.

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Anonymous wrote:I love the straight species of the redbud.

+1

It's it too hot pink? I love them and of course so do pollinators. make sure it's native eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) and not western redbud

[Anonymous]

For those saying crabapple, any particular cultivar? It’s hard to tell the flower color from photos online and I’m really hoping for abundant pale pink in early spring.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those saying crabapple, any particular cultivar? It’s hard to tell the flower color from photos online and I’m really hoping for abundant pale pink in early spring.

Try to get the straight species
Malus coronaria

[Anonymous]

Yes, you want the straight species. If you get a cultivar, it's no longer a native tree.

[Anonymous]

The kanzan cherry trees are my favorite. kanzan cherry blossom tree

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The kanzan cherry trees are my favorite. kanzan cherry blossom tree

Beautiful but not native

[Anonymous]

Magnolias - but I don’t know if the natives have pink flowers (lots of cultivars do).

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We love our Eastern redbuds, but they are a brighter pink-purple. You’ll see lots of them in bloom right now.

[Anonymous]

PP here- you could also try a pink variation of dogwood

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Anonymous wrote:For those saying crabapple, any particular cultivar? It’s hard to tell the flower color from photos online and I’m really hoping for abundant pale pink in early spring.

I grew up with crabapples. They are pretty in the spring. However, the apples become a mess. Some years are worse than others. They rot, fall and mush. Which makes your yard slippery, and can attract flies. One very productive year we had to scoop the apples out of the yard with shovels and wheelbarrows.

I do have fond memories of epic crabapple fights with my siblings. But as an adult I wouldn't want to be responsible for the care and upkeep.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those saying crabapple, any particular cultivar? It’s hard to tell the flower color from photos online and I’m really hoping for abundant pale pink in early spring.

I grew up with crabapples. They are pretty in the spring. However, the apples become a mess. Some years are worse than others. They rot, fall and mush. Which makes your yard slippery, and can attract flies. One very productive year we had to scoop the apples out of the yard with shovels and wheelbarrows.

I do have fond memories of epic crabapple fights with my siblings. But as an adult I wouldn't want to be responsible for the care and upkeep.

To fix this, OP can choose a variety that’s better for making jelly from, or, more practically (since picking and processing crabapples isn’t my idea of a way to pass a few days), she can plant soft landings natives under the tree. No mowing that area, no lawn, more habitat for pollinators.
https://www.pollinatorsnativeplants.com/softlandings.html

Some edible crabapples, all of which will be cultivars/nativars vs straight natives but they do list the blossom color: https://luv2garden.com/best-edible-crabapple-varieties/