Shreveport Spring Bloom Schedule 2026: When Will Azaleas Peak?

As we see warmer temps arrive in Shreveport - Bossier, I can not wait until we start seeing a wide variety of flowers start blooming across the region. The cold snap from a week ago made me stop thinking about that. But it's back at the top of my list of favorite things for spring.

In the next couple of weeks, you will probably noticed something unexpected. Residents will likely start seeing signs of early blooms which means spring is pulling into the station.

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The First Signs of Spring: What’s Blooming Now?

Usually we have to wait until mid to later March to see all of our favorite flowers, but several early birds should be blooming this month. One that we can look forward to are those Bartlett pear trees—known for their dense white clusters—showing off their petals in mid-February.

You will also probably see Japanese magnolias, redbuds and crabapple trees starting to bloom this month.

When to Expect Azaleas and Dogwoods to Peak

But my all time favorite in our area are the azaleas and dogwoods. While the early bloomers like flowering cherries and saucer magnolias are beginning to show up, the iconic azaleas will likely be a little bit later. typically follow closely behind.

In a standard year, North Louisiana azaleas begin their display in early-to-mid March, peaking toward the end of the month. However, with recent forecasts showing daytime highs climbing into the mid-70s and overnight lows staying well above freezing, we could see these flowers earlier than normal. Dogwoods typically flourish as we head deeper into the warmer spring months.

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Could a Late Freeze Ruin the Blooms?

We have had a pretty good dose of winter and many are hoping the bitterly cold weather is done for the season, But we often have another blast of cold air before Easter. That could impact some of the spring blooms that are ready to greet us.

Where Is the Best Place to See Azaleas in Shreveport?

There is no doubt, the Norton Art Gallery in South Highlands is the top spot in all of North Louisiana. This site has a 40 acre garden with more than 15,000 azaleas of more than 100 varieties. You will find scenic walking trails, shades benches and a very relaxing environment. And it's free.