

The seed shells are beautiful and were prized by Native Americans as decorations on clothing and for ceremonial uses.

Its seeds are also bright red and poisonous, containing a substance related to nicotine and considered a narcotic or hallucinogen. However, they’re nectar-rich, attracting butterflies and bees. Note that the leaves and flowers are poisonous for human consumption. Its fragrance is often said to resemble that of grape kool-aid or soda. The tree has attractive, glossy dark green foliage and highly fragrant purple lavender flowers blooming in March and April. Native to Southwestern US and Mexico, this tree is evergreen and ranges from 3–30 feet (0.9–9.1 m) tall, though it’s typically 10–15 feet (3–4.6 m)

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) Texas Mountain Laurel | Photo 114672182 © David Hayes | In this article, I’ll be taking a closer look at each of these purple flowering trees and discussing their different characteristics and unique features. If you are looking for trees with purple flowers, some good choices are Texas Mountain Laurel, Purple Robe Locust, Chaste Tree, Crepe Myrtles, Royal Empress Tree, or the Eastern Redbud. Purple flowers can be especially attractive, but what kinds of trees have those? They provide numerous practical benefits and look great too, especially the ones that produce beautiful flowers. Trees are an excellent addition to any landscape.
