Purple Trees

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Trees With Purple Flowers Whether you're drawn to the soft lavender clouds of a redbud in early spring or the deep violet blooms of a Black Diamond® crape myrtle, purple flowering trees bring a drama to the landscape that almost nothing else can match. We grow a curated selection of trees with purple flowers here in North Florida, chosen for their reliability, regional adaptability, and sheer beauty; from compact ornamentals to larger specimen trees that become the centerpiece of a yard. If you've been searching for a purple blooming tree that actually thrives after it ships, you're in the right place. Purple Blooms vs. Purple Foliage Not all purple trees work the same way, and knowing the difference helps you plan a landscape that looks great year round. Some trees deliver their purple display for a few spectacular weeks in spring then return to a standard green canopy for the rest of the season. Others carry their color in the foliage all summer long. Spring flowering trees with purple flowers include Redbuds , Crape Myrtles like the Black Diamond® , and Jacaranda — all of which bloom in hues ranging from pale lavender to rich violet before fading back to green. For season-long color, select crape myrtle cultivars carry deep burgundy and purple foliage from spring through fall. Mixing both types in the same landscape gives you color in two different ways without overlap. Landscaping With Purple Flowering Trees Purple is one of the most versatile colors in the landscape because it works as both a statement and a supporting player. A single large redbud in full spring bloom will stop traffic in your neighborhood. A row of smaller purple blooming trees along a driveway or property line creates a bold visual boundary. The key is thinking about how the tree looks across the full calendar year, not just during peak bloom. Color Timing and Contrast Purple is directly opposite yellow on the color wheel, which means the two colors make each other look more intense when pla