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 ...

Among the most brilliant of flowering trees are those in the Fabaceae, or legume, family of plants. Imagine, for example, a tree with long golden chains of five-petaled flowers, so profuse that they ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Growing an ethereal garden you want to look at every day requires one crucial component: variety. While a ...

Trees with white flowers offer a striking beauty to any landscape. The delicate petals of these trees provide a peaceful ...

Crabapples don’t have much of a following in the Northwest — yet. Extend the tree-blooming season with these varieties. We are blessed with an extended parade of flowering trees in the Northwest.

Flowering trees add beauty and seasonal interest to any landscape. Many have colorful or interesting fruits that may be edible or attractive to birds. In the landscape, flowering trees are secondary ...

State officials are collecting public comments on a proposal that would make it illegal to buy or sell six invasive species, ...

Pruning maple trees, birches, and willows in winter is not recommended because they are prone to excessive sap running from ...