Sorry for the sad post everyone.

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asked May 25, 2020 by enclave (250 points)

Sorry for the sad post everyone. My dad passed away on Saturday evening thanks to Covid and other complications and I am looking for a tree that will flower every year maybe around May. He loved gardening. I am just learning really and have limited knowledge. I have lots of roses and would like something different. Can someone give me some pictures or advice please? Many thanks xxxx

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answered May 25, 2020 by rotate (1.2k points)

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Lilac flowers in may and is veryhardy with a beautiful scent will be a lively tribute to him. Sorry for your loss

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answered May 25, 2020 by hershel (890 points)

Sorry for your loss x

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answered May 25, 2020 by gretta (750 points)

So sorry for your loss x

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answered May 25, 2020 by quirinal (880 points)

So sorry for your loss x maybe something that attracts butterflies and or bees x

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answered May 25, 2020 by andes (13.6k points)

Philadelphus. It's a large shrub with the most wonderful scent. God bless you all.

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answered May 25, 2020 by bibelot (5.2k points)

Sorry for your loss Ceonothus is lovely flowers now

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answered May 25, 2020 by guillaume13 (4.1k points)

So sorry for your loss how about a blossom tree x

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answered May 25, 2020 by unshapen (760 points)

S sorry to hear this sad news x

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answered May 25, 2020 by hallmark7 (820 points)

Cherry blossom is gorgeous xxxx

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answered May 25, 2020 by showker8923 (720 points)

Magnolia ? Sorry for your loss xxx

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answered May 25, 2020 by bedspread57 (800 points)

Dog wood tree Magnolia tree.

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answered May 25, 2020 by airlie85792 (1.6k points)

A lovely hawthorn tree with creamy white May blossom every year. Won't grow too big, either.

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answered May 25, 2020 by arguseyed1 (780 points)

I’m sorry for your loss @enclave xx

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answered May 25, 2020 by torgerson76647 (760 points)

Hi @enclave - sorry to hear this. Maybe a Laburnum?

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answered May 25, 2020 by rathbone10 (830 points)

Cherry blossom I have 1 in my garden beautiful flowers sorry for your loss

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answered May 25, 2020 by saraann (1.5k points)

Cherry blossom

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answered May 25, 2020 by kries (740 points)

Lilac blooms in May and smells adorable

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answered May 25, 2020 by saidel (780 points)

So sorry for your loss xx

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answered May 25, 2020 by horner9962 (820 points)

Sorry for your loss, I lost my brother to covid last week too, a rowen tree it has beautiful white blossom in spring pretty leaves and red berries in autumn.

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answered May 25, 2020 by abash (670 points)

I always give a person a rose bush when they loss a menber of family

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answered May 25, 2020 by spindling (1.7k points)

I’d vote lilac too. So sorry for your loss @enclave x

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answered May 25, 2020 by bernice (750 points)

So sorry for your loss.

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answered May 25, 2020 by dwain (1.5k points)

I planted a rose bush for my dad it comes back every year Sorry to hear your sad news xx

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answered May 25, 2020 by mikimikihisa45814 (740 points)

So sorry for your loss, maybe you could find something with your dads name, that also flowers in may, I’m sure you will find the perfect one,

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answered May 25, 2020 by splatter (740 points)

Cherry blossom

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answered May 25, 2020 by dahomey (760 points)

So sorry for you loss, did your dad have any plants/bushes which he was fond of ? i planted a few plants in my garden which both my parents loved when they passed away

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answered May 25, 2020 by olav54 (820 points)

So sorry for your loss. xx

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answered May 25, 2020 by mutter (710 points)

So sorry for your loss. I have a cherry tree in my garden and it blossoms every May its beautiful. Xx we planted it ourselves only thing is it takes a few years to blossom xx

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answered May 25, 2020 by knowles147 (740 points)

Lilac? Sorry for your loss x Mine started as a twig 25yrs ago, now needs a major prune, but very hardy x

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answered May 25, 2020 by printing71098 (700 points)

Sorry for your loss. Maybe a salix tree? Flamingo tree. We only bought ours Saturday but they should go bushier.

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answered May 25, 2020 by nikitanikki (3.1k points)

So sorry for your loss. I would choose lilac

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answered May 25, 2020 by vitiligo51842 (2.3k points)

Sorry for your loss, I lost my Dad end of March x

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answered May 25, 2020 by marola7 (770 points)

Sorry for your loss x I would think something like a beautiful Magnolia tree or an all year round Ceanotha dree which flowers around mid May x

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answered May 25, 2020 by fourchette49 (770 points)

Ah got a flamingo tree for my mum ! I just love it c

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answered May 25, 2020 by vasilikivasilis (820 points)

Magnolia perhaps my work friends got me one when my mam passed away . So sorry for your loss xxx

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answered May 25, 2020 by nidify8569 (770 points)

I’d second magnolia. x

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answered May 25, 2020 by neely (1.3k points)

So sorry for your loss, maybe a magnolia tree would be fitting, they flower around late April into May x

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answered May 25, 2020 by pomerania75 (1.7k points)

Rhododendron flowers in may

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answered May 25, 2020 by cockscomb (1.8k points)

I’m so sorry for your loss Louise. There are some many plants you could have in your Dad’s memory. Perhaps he had a favourite - something that would make you think of him? There are some lovely suggestions on here but you could also Google May flowering shrubs. Take care of yourself.

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answered May 25, 2020 by emiliaemiliaromagna (720 points)

Sorry for your loss. Maybe a cherry blossom xxx

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answered May 25, 2020 by haploid (770 points)

Cherry Blossom tree is lovely

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answered May 25, 2020 by samons (1.6k points)

So sorry for your loss. A Rhodadendron would be nice too.

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answered May 25, 2020 by nashua519 (690 points)

Lilac tree , so sorry for your loss just a thought isn't there a tree or a large plant in his garden you could dig up and transplant in yours, thats what i did and its beautiful in mine

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answered May 25, 2020 by unipersonal47847 (800 points)

Sorry for your loss. A mini rose bush would be nice. We did that after my dad died. It didn't flower the first year but then flowered the following year x

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answered May 25, 2020 by fr (960 points)

Apple blossom

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answered May 25, 2020 by millihenry1023 (800 points)

So sorry to hear of you loss My dad too passed away 3 weeks ago My colleagues bought me ‘The dad @oballa501 ‘ Can’t wait to see it bloom xxxx

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answered May 25, 2020 by molokai61 (820 points)

Have you thought of a tree or bush with his name included? Ceanothis have several different shades of blue and flower in May.

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answered May 25, 2020 by girandole36941 (1.6k points)

Magnolia is lovely

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answered May 25, 2020 by myogenic546 (5.1k points)

Philadelphus (mock orange) has beautiful white scented flowers in May and is easy to look after. It’s a lovely way to remember your dad

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answered May 25, 2020 by jorgenson6094 (790 points)

Could I ask what your Dad’s name was? Perhaps there’s a tree/bush/rose with his name already? Sorry to hear your sad news.

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answered May 25, 2020 by nitriding (780 points)

Flowering cherry

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answered May 25, 2020 by preposterous (880 points)

A magnolia. Look for an unusual one. So sorry for your loss. Sending love ❤️ xx

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answered May 25, 2020 by laresa (840 points)

So sorry for your loss. Xx

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answered May 25, 2020 by jackpot (1k points)

So sorry for your loss I have planted my mother in laws favourite lilies and I’ve got angel wings in memory of everyone we’ve lost x

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answered May 25, 2020 by carat3890 (2.1k points)

Cherry blossom

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answered May 25, 2020 by bjork1 (740 points)

Sorry for your loss x

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answered May 25, 2020 by ducks948 (870 points)

Hi this is the passion flower. Really easy to grow and its a climber. Just one flower opens at a time. There's a story to it and it's called the thorns of christ. Hope this helps. My thoughts are with you x

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answered May 25, 2020 by gary6 (750 points)

Sending a big hug

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answered May 25, 2020 by uball86875 (1.5k points)

May your dad rest in peace

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answered May 25, 2020 by otha0 (750 points)

Philadelphus (mock orange) has beautiful white flowers and a heavenly scent. Mines just about to start flowering now. It’s a great way to be reminded of those we’ve loved and lost x

commented May 25, 2020 by pianissimo10974 (2.1k points)

@mutter Savage-Fisher these smell heavenly. We have one in our garden which is flowering now

commented May 25, 2020 by otha0 (750 points)

@pianissimo10974 they are a real childhood memory jogger for me each and every year. Lovely smell wonderful place

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answered May 25, 2020 by stultz7065 (920 points)

Magnolia that’s what I planted for my dad so sorry for your loss

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answered May 25, 2020 by keavy20206 (780 points)

So sorry for your loss. I planted a cherry blossom for my dad as he always loved them.

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answered May 25, 2020 by pinochle (760 points)

I’m Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing-RIP How about a magnolia, the regular type with pink flowers or the white stillarta type? They both look lovely

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answered May 25, 2020 by piebald (760 points)

Sorry for your loss, Peonies bloom at this time of year xx

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answered May 25, 2020 by expatiate (770 points)

Sorry for your sad loss. Rhododendrons are beautiful and I believe they flower in May

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answered May 25, 2020 by pice55 (820 points)

I have a California lilac that my dad brought me before he passed and it is covered in blue flowers every May. The bees love it too. Sorry for your loss, it's a lovely way to remember someone xx

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answered May 25, 2020 by ballou98 (770 points)

So sorry for you loss . I have a flamingo tree in memorial for my grandson x Whichever tree you find i hope brings you a little peace x

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answered May 25, 2020 by schramm987 (800 points)

Do sorry for your loss. Rest in peace his soul

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answered May 25, 2020 by bertolde67853 (800 points)

So sorry for your loss big hugs ❤️, i planted a rose called ‘My Lovely Dad, which isn’t flowering just now but its very beautiful . Take care hunny our thoughts are with youxx

commented May 25, 2020 by anoa (560 points)

@fourchette49 Butcher I got this last year and its a beautiful rose

commented May 25, 2020 by bertolde67853 (800 points)

@dwain Caldwell it is I love it and the guys from work gave me it after my dad passed last March so it means a lot to me, planting out this year so cant wait to see it flower

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answered May 25, 2020 by chelyuskin66386 (820 points)

So sorry for your loss x

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answered May 25, 2020 by octofoil6 (750 points)

So sorry hope you are ok

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answered May 25, 2020 by rosamondrosamund904 (740 points)

If you have any flowers bought for you then get some rooting powder My son passed away on 28th April, iv have had lots of wonderful flower arrangements sent to me, used rooting powder and lots are in a tub of compost and scattered around my garden I am hoping some will come back next year

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answered May 25, 2020 by my7628 (2.5k points)

So sorry for your loss this virus is just horrendous x thinking of you and your family x unfortunately I am not a gardening guru but just wanted to send condolences xxx

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answered May 25, 2020 by calondra77088 (780 points)

Sorry for your loss - there’s a lovely magnolia available called Heaven Scent. When we bought it the first thing I thought of was that it would be in memory of all the loved ones that we had lost.

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answered May 25, 2020 by reedy (730 points)

So sorry for your loss. I planted a lilac tree when my mum passed xx

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answered May 25, 2020 by anaheim10 (700 points)

So sorry for your loss xxx

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answered May 25, 2020 by initiatory (780 points)

We have this beautiful cherry blossom tree that flowers once a year in may xx

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answered May 25, 2020 by puga2091 (780 points)

. as @stultz7065 said. Magnolia maybe . or perhaps a nice Clematis. So sorry for your loss . I lost my Mum to Ovarian Cancer so have just finished a Memory Corner for her in the Garden. I love it and so tranquil. xx

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answered May 25, 2020 by shag (1.3k points)

Wisteria, laburnum, peonies all beautiful and a lovely way to remember your dad x

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answered May 25, 2020 by swingletree3 (1.3k points)

How about a magnolia

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answered May 25, 2020 by melnick (1.5k points)

So sorry for your loss lilac tree flowers may and the scent is lovely

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answered May 25, 2020 by cosmic94762 (760 points)

Always flowers in may. Sherry tree. My kids birthday’s on 5th and 24th of may. Start blooming before 5th , and finish after 24th. Except this year . But spring started so early

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answered May 25, 2020 by oballa501 (840 points)

So sorry for your loss I'm going through the same my lovley dad passed away in April due to covid 19 also I would say a cherry tree as the blossem is beautiful I brought a rose bush in memorial am also planning on getting a bench put in the garden and in the local park that he loved to sit in

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answered May 25, 2020 by rhadamanthus643 (730 points)

So sorry for your loss, i have a flamingo tree, in memory of my mum ❤️

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answered May 25, 2020 by jeb4 (1.2k points)

My deepest condolences, of no help sorry but a lovely idea x

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answered May 25, 2020 by iconic67125 (750 points)

I also lost my Dad a few weeks ago. His favourite tune/song was Oh Rowan Tree so guess what I’m buying. Also, so sorry for your loss. It’s hard enough to lose someone in normal times but with restrictions etc this is even worse. My thoughts are with you. Xx

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answered May 25, 2020 by congou (840 points)

Thinking of you. ❤️

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answered May 25, 2020 by immunogenetics (750 points)

Sorry for your loss magnolias are lovely

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answered May 25, 2020 by jandel1 (770 points)

SO sorry ♥️

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answered May 25, 2020 by vogel9366 (850 points)

So sorry, Californian lilac is beautiful. x

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answered May 25, 2020 by podite (1.4k points)

Apple blossom