Flowering cultivars are grafted, says Watkins, and their root stocks can be large and aggressive despite the tree's small stature. This is why it is important to "use caution when planting near ...

A welcome sight each spring, cherry trees provide some of the first blossoms of the season. Fragrant, single- or double-flowers cover the small tree’s leafless branches. There are two groups of cherry ...

One of the great springtime pleasures is seeing cherry trees in full, glorious bloom. These mostly ornamental trees are native to Japan, China and Korea. The species has more than 120 cultivated ...

Autumn is the perfect time to clean up flower beds, remove dead plants, and get everything ready for the months ahead.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One great thing to love about beautiful blooming trees is the welcome shade they offer come summer. In ...

Grafting is a horticultural technique used to vegetatively join the top of one plant to the base of another to the type of fruit we’re wanting but on a smaller tree. On grafted dwarf fruit trees, the ...

Can you tell me the name of the pink flowering tree that is blooming right now? Could it be a Flowering almond? They are very beautiful and I would love to know what they are – thank you, Carole B.

As I look out my window on this terribly cold day in late winter, I notice the cherry tree buds swelling, just waiting for the next warm day to burst open. Ornamental cherry trees are very popular in ...

As I drive around town I keep seeing flowering cherry trees in bloom in landscapes. Every time I see one, I want to stop and take a picture, they are just so beautiful. There are numerous varieties of ...