• Autumn flowering cherry trees will bloom in early winter and again in late winter.Michael Grimm/Photodisc/Getty Images
  
  Georgia's location in the Southern United States gives it a mild climate with hot, humid summers and winter temperatures in the mid-40s, with coastal areas a bit warmer. Snowfall is rare. These conditions allow a number of plants and trees to thrive year-round in the state. These moderate conditions allow for the winter flowering of several species of trees to give Georgians a taste of summer even during the colder months.
  
  

Flowering Apricot

• The Japanese flowering apricot (Prunus mume) grows quickly when young, but slows when the tree is 10 to 12 years old. The tree can grow to 30 feet tall and comes in several growth patterns, such as rounded, upright or corkscrew. It likes a sunny, well-drained location and acidic soil. Blossoms appear on old wood from December to March, with red, pink or white displays, according to Clemson University. It can be found blooming in January in Georgia. Sudden freezes can kill the expanding blossoms, however. It bears a yellow fruit that is not edible
  
  

Autumn Flowering Cherry

• Autumn flowering cherry (Prunus subhirtella autumnalis) produces numerous double blossoms in late winter to early spring and then again in late fall and early winter, according to Wilson Brothers Nursery. It grows upright with a rounded, spreading pattern. The tree has a moderate growth pattern and can be grown in sun or partial shade. It is resistant to drought making it a good choice for Georgia's hot summers. It can grow to 40 feet tall.
  
  

Cassia Tree

• The cassia tree (Cassia bicapsularis), also called Senna pendula, can be grown in USDA zone 8 in Georgia, according to Floridata. It is a sprawling evergreen that can bloom around the holiday season with bright yellow flowers, though frosts will affect its blooming ability during the winter. It prefers full sun and sandy soil and is salt-tolerant for coastal areas. Pinching back of the young shoots will encourage flower production.
  
  

Loquat

• The loquat tree (Eriobotrya japonica) is also called the Japanese plum tree. It is an evergreen, fruit-bearing tree with large, stiff leaves that can grow in USDA zones 8 to 10, which includes the southern half of Georgia. This tree produces small, sweet, rounded fruit whose yield can vary from year to year, depending on temperatures. The loquat tree will bloom in late autumn and early winter, maturing its fruit during the winter months, according to Texas A&M University.