The mimosa tree is undoubtedly pretty with its fern-like leaves and pink powder puffballs for flowers, blooming in early June ...

The redbud, native to Texas, provides year-round interest with blooms, leaves, and seed pods. Mason Trinca/Special to The Chronicle This part of Texas tends to be spoiled with blossoms year-round.

Native to East Asia, this medium-sized tree produces clusters of bright yellow flowers in the summer, which are followed by papery seed pods that resemble tiny Chinese lanterns.