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I am the head of our condo landscaping in Cadillac, MI. I have 2 areas that I would like to plant 2 flowering trees. Nice open spaces about 25-30 fe...
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Northern Michigan flowering trees #839938
Asked July 10, 2023, 3:24 PM EDT
I am the head of our condo landscaping in Cadillac, MI. I have 2 areas that I would like to plant 2 flowering trees. Nice open spaces about 25-30 feet across in each area. We have lots of various Maples and assorted
pines. Any suggestions for a hearty, disease resistance flowering tree that would be appropriate for our zone? I posted this question about 10 days ago but did not get confirmation that it was received. I'm giving it another try. Thank you
Wexford County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello Elizabeth,
There are several flowering trees that would look beautiful amongst the maples and pines in your association. You did not indicate whether the space is shaded, partly shaded or sunny which will help you determine a suitable tree, along with the soil type. I’ve included a couple articles that will help you narrow down the trees to choose from. I always recommend a soil test and have included the link for that as well. A well placed tree that thrives in your soil type, as well as your zone (4b and 5a, link included)and sun/shade area will equal a beautiful low maintenance tree!
The trees in this article are hardy to zone 4 with the exception of the Kousa dogwood:
https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2020/01/what-are-best-flowering-trees-small-yard
Red Buckeye in the following article is not tolerant in zone 4 or 5:
https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/garden-scoop/2021-04-24-top-four-spring-flowering-trees-plant
https://license.umn.edu/product/hearts-desire-brand-redbud-spring-flowering-tree
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-topics/gardening-and-horticulture/trees-and-shrubs/apple-trees/how-select
https://www.wexfordconservationdistrict.org/planting-dates--hardiness-zones.html
Happy tree shopping!
There are several flowering trees that would look beautiful amongst the maples and pines in your association. You did not indicate whether the space is shaded, partly shaded or sunny which will help you determine a suitable tree, along with the soil type. I’ve included a couple articles that will help you narrow down the trees to choose from. I always recommend a soil test and have included the link for that as well. A well placed tree that thrives in your soil type, as well as your zone (4b and 5a, link included)and sun/shade area will equal a beautiful low maintenance tree!
The trees in this article are hardy to zone 4 with the exception of the Kousa dogwood:
https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2020/01/what-are-best-flowering-trees-small-yard
Red Buckeye in the following article is not tolerant in zone 4 or 5:
https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/garden-scoop/2021-04-24-top-four-spring-flowering-trees-plant
https://license.umn.edu/product/hearts-desire-brand-redbud-spring-flowering-tree
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-topics/gardening-and-horticulture/trees-and-shrubs/apple-trees/how-select
https://www.wexfordconservationdistrict.org/planting-dates--hardiness-zones.html
Happy tree shopping!
