Purple Trees

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 planted together. A spring purple flowering tree paired with a yellow flowering shrub that blooms at the same time creates a natural contrast that looks deliberately designed. Just make sure the bloom times actually line up; a fall-blooming yellow shrub won't do much for a spring redbud.

Purple Trees as Backdrops

Their vertical structure and seasonal color frame lower plantings and give the whole composition a sense of depth. They work especially well flanking an entryway, framing a porch, or standing at the corners of a patio where you want strong visual anchors.

Hedges, Screens, and Sightlines

A line of purple trees pulls the eye down a path, along a fence line, or toward a focal point like a garden gate or water feature. Because they stand out against the typical greens of a yard, they are one of the most effective ways to create visual separation between garden rooms or screen an unsightly structure without relying on a solid fence.

Small Trees With Purple Flowers

Not every yard has room for a full-sized specimen tree, and some of the best purple flowering trees stay naturally compact. Dwarf and semi-dwarf varieties of redbud and crape myrtle bring the same spring color show in a size that works for smaller lots, courtyard gardens, or planting near a foundation. If space is a concern, look for varieties with "dwarf" or "compact" in the name, or ask us which of our current inventory suits a tighter footprint.