Bluebell flowers are known for their fairy-like charm and beautiful blue ... they are also found in shades of white and pink. Bluebells are a great addition to any yard and are easy to grow.

Q: My neighbor pointed out a part of my big pink-blooming loropetalum shrub that has white flowers. Why did this happen? Do I have an off-breed loropetalum? — Jack Chilton, north Decatur ...

They are some of the first trees to flower in the spring with white, pink or lavender blooms depending on the variety. They can reach a mature height of 25 feet, but that can take a while.

This small tree has white flowers in spring and grows best in rich, well-drained soil. ‘Montmorency’ is self-pollinating but another variety of sour cherry planted nearby will boost production.