Small native trees noted for their flowers
Pink dogwood in Christian County, KY
I don't think any of the trees in this list will grow over 50 feet, and many of them won't grow nearly that high. Their scientific names are listed as they appear in the USDA Plants Database (and the links lead there.)
Amalanchier -- Serviceberries, including Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik. (Canadian serviceberry), Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roem. (Saskatoon serviceberry), and Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fernald (common serviceberry).
Cercis canadensis L. -- Redbud (Judas tree)
Cornus florida L.-- Flowering dogwood
Crataegus L. -- Hawthorns of many sorts including Crataegus pedicellata Sarg. (Scarlet hawthorn), Crataegus crus-galli L. (Cockspur hawthorn), and Crataegus punctata Jacq. (Dotted hawthorn)
Hamamelis L. -- Witchhazels
Malus ioensis (Alph. Wood) Britton -- Prairie crabapple (and other American crabapples)
Prunus L. -- Plum and cherry family, many members including Prunus americana Marsh. (Wild plum), Prunus pensylvanica L. f. (Pin cherry, Fire cherry), and Prunus virginiana L. (Chokecherry)
Sorbus americana Marsh.. -- American mountain ash,
Viburnum L. -- Some of the tree viburnums are Viburnum dentatum L. var. dentatum (Southern arrowwood), Viburnum lentago L. (Nannyberry), and Viburnum prunifolium L. (Black haw).
"The power to recognize trees at a glance without examining their leaves or flowers or fruit as they are seen, for example, from the car-window during a railroad journey, can only be acquired by studying them as they grow under all possible conditions over wide areas of territory. Such an attainment may not have much practical value, but once acquired it gives to the possessor a good deal of pleasure which is denied to less fortunate travelers."
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Thanks for the USDA Plant database.
You're quite welcome, Scott. It's a great resource. Be sure to read the Plant Guide (under the heading "More Information"). It always contains useful information.
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