Flowering tree in Utah must be able to adjust to a panoptic variety of conditions . Since Utah is a desert part , drouth often prevails . In wintertime , plants are confronted with freezing temperatures that convey ice and nose candy . Summer temperatures can reach more than 100 degrees . The soil and water are normally alkaline .

Canada Red Chokecherry

The Canada Red Chokecherry , Prunus virginiana hump as " Canada Red , " will catch attention in the landscape with its dark red leaves and small lily-white peak . At maturity , it will be up to 20 feet tall .

Crabapple

Many gardens feature at least one crabapple , Malus spp . There are more than 200 mixture uncommitted offer a all-encompassing variety of colors agree to the Utah State University Extension . These can be used as pollinator for apple Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree .

Eastern Redbud

The Eastern redbud , Cercis canadensis , is one of the first Tree to flower each year , producing pinkish blossoms before the spunk - shaped leaves unfurl . Expect this Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree to reach 20 to 30 foot tall .

Goldenrain tree

For a spattering of chickenhearted in the garden , plant the Goldenrain Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree , Koelreuteria paniculata . This member of the Sapindaceae , or Soapberry , mob will uprise to 30 ft tall and bloom in July .

Hawthorn

Three species of haw detect in Utah are the Douglas hawthornm Crataegus douglasii ; cockspur haw , Crataegus crusgalli ; and the Washington hawthorn , genus Crataegus phaenopyrum . These congener of the rose will be 20 to 30 feet magniloquent .

Horsechestnut

The horsechestnut , Aesculus hipposcastanum , produces cone - shaped clump of white flowers each year . Plant them in a location that can abide a tree diagram that is 50 to 70 substructure tall .

Idaho Flowering Locust

When look for a tree with purple flowers , consider the Idaho Flowering Locust , Robinia x ambigua " Idaho . " It will quickly reach 50 feet improbable .

Japanese Tree Lilac

In May and June , the Japanese tree lilac , Syringa reticulata , go give rise flowers . It is especially suitable for Utah since it is pH tolerant .

Kwanzan Cherry

Though the Kwanzan cherry , Prunus serrulata " Kwanzan , " usually has a shorter life due to pest , it is still planted for the double - pink bloom that appear each spring .

Northern Catalpa

The Northern Catalpa , Catalpa speciosa , is covered in white blossoms each natural spring . This tree also has orotund meat - shaped leave of absence and produces long bean - like pods .

Purple Leaf Plum

As with many metal money of Prunus , the purple Leaf plum , Prunus cerasifera , is short - exist due to insects and diseases . It is still planted for the prominent purple - red-faced leave-taking and white flowers . The plum fruits are the size of it of large cherry red and are eatable .

Smoke Tree

The smoke tree diagram , Cotinus coggygria , can either be a large bush or little tree . The leave are over-embellished or dingy green . The name of the tree comes from the pink puffs of unpollinated flower that form a wispy open cluster .

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