White service tree
This beautiful ornamental tree can reach about fifteen meters. It can withstand temperatures down to -15 °. Its preferred location is in the sun and in dry soil. Between May and June, a beautiful white flowering appears before giving way to its autumn fruiting. Its fruits are red, orange in color. Its leaves are green on one side and silvery on the other, which is the most beautiful effect. It is a tree with deciduous foliage.
Hawthorn
This very beautiful thorny tree is covered in spring with a very fragrant white bloom. Hawthorn is a plant with medicinal properties. In October, red berries will appear which will be eaten by the birds. It is a tree that can reach between 4 and 10 m high. It is very rustic and undemanding. Its medium green foliage is deciduous.
Arbutus
Also called “strawberry tree”, the strawberry tree can reach a height of between 2 to 10 meters. It is a very hardy shrub that will thrive in the sun or partial shade. Its green foliage is persistent. Depending on the variety, it is possible to enjoy a white or pink bloom. For beautiful white flowers you can choose the Arbutus unedo ‘Compacta’. The latter allows you to enjoy a generous flowering from the first years. It can also be planted in a container. You can also turn to the Arbutus unedo ‘Compacta’, etc.
Bergamot
The bergamot tree can be qualified as a small tree, since it will not exceed 5 meters. It is a fruit tree which is adorned with a beautiful white and very fragrant bloom from March. Then, it gives way to bergamots which are edible fruits. Its foliage is persistent and evokes that of the lemon tree. However, it can only be planted in the ground in regions with a mild climate. It will then be necessary to reserve a sunny location for it. Otherwise, plant it in a pot so that it can be sheltered from the first cold.
Chionanthus virginicus
Its remarkable white bloom in the form of long fringed panicles more commonly earned it the names of “snow tree” or “fringe tree”. It flowers from April to June and gives off a pleasant scent. Its green foliage is characterized by long leaves measuring between 15 and 20 cm. It has a broad habit, but it is possible to cut low branches to form a trunk, if desired. A sunny exposure, as well as a fertile and well-drained soil will be favorable to it. Rustic, it does not fear the cold. It can be installed in solid or isolated.
Davidia involucrata
More commonly known as the “handkerchief tree”, this tree is very decorative and offers an amazing white bloom. It first has a slender habit, then, over time, becomes more rounded. It measures on average between 12 and 15 m. These leaves evoke those of the lime tree. It is very hardy, but is sensitive to cold winds and spring frosts. It can be installed in the sun or in partial shade. However, it will not stand to be planted in dry or too wet soil, or even compact.
Halesia Carolina
Also known under the name of “tree with silver bells”, this rather rustic and very decorative shrub is adorned, from May to June, with white bells with a drooping port. After the flowers, comes the foliage first green, then turning yellow in the fall. Rapidly growing, it can reach up to 6 m in height. It will prefer a sunny situation or in partial shade. Be sure to install it sheltered from the winds.
Hoheria
This shrub native to New Zealand will do best in areas where the climate is milder. However, depending on the variety, it can withstand temperatures down to -12 ° C. It grows rapidly, has an upright columnar habit and can reach between 3 and 5 m. It is an evergreen shrub with elongated green leaves. In July, it is covered with a beautiful bloom of pure white. These flowers are very honeyed, they attract butterflies. It can be installed in the sun or in partial shade in a rather sandy soil. Not only does it tolerate spray, but the humid air they generate tends to promote its development.
Osmanthus
This evergreen shrub remains decorative throughout the year. From one variety to another, the flowering differs and can be white or orange. This is why, to enjoy white flowers, it is better to turn to varieties such as fragrant Osmanthus, Osmanthus heterophyllus, etc. This hardy shrub thrives in sun or partial shade. It can be installed in the ground, but also in pots.
Robinia
Also called “false acacia”, the black locust is an ornamental tree very widespread in France and often confused with the acacia. The young branches are armed with large thorns. Its deciduous foliage appears late in the year and falls quite early. Despite these handicaps, its interest lies in its beautiful fragrant and very melliferous white flowering, moreover, it is a resistant tree that grows quickly. However, it is advisable to be vigilant, because its leaves, bark and seeds are toxic to humans, but also to animals.
Rowan tree
This tree with a spreading habit is very decorative with its generous white bloom. It is then covered with clusters of very colorful fruits that change from pink to orange, then to red until December. The birds will be able to come and enjoy it. It can be planted in all types of soil and prefers a sunny location. It is a very hardy tree that resists pollution and spray well.
Viburnum Opulus
More commonly called “snowball” or “viburnum obier”, this shrub with its superb spring bloom will be the most beautiful effect. Its small white flowers are grouped into a ball evoking a snowball, hence its name. Then, in autumn, small shiny red berries take over. They will be a feast for birds until winter. However, be careful, because they are very toxic to humans. Easy to live with, it is a shrub that thrives in all types of soil. It can be installed in full sun or, in warmer regions, in partial shade.