Flowering Trees

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Spring Color, Shade All Year
Follow this practical guide to growing flowering cherry trees. Flowering cherry trees are so important to us that you can plan your vacation around cherry trees. You can eat ice cream made from their blossoms, attend picnics dedicated to them, or just wow the neighbors with a glimpse of your gorgeous blooming tree in spring.
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How to Grow Flowering Cherry Trees
Follow this practical guide to growing flowering cherry trees. Flowering cherry trees are so important to us that you can plan your vacation around cherry trees. You can eat ice cream made from their blossoms, attend picnics dedicated to them, or just wow the neighbors with a glimpse of your gorgeous blooming tree in spring. These trees are so beautiful that the National Park Service will tell you what dates to see them.
The Golden Royal Poinciana
With Flame-colored blooms, the royal poinciana is the symbol of summer in Florida. Yes, the living is easy, picture your hammock under a 60′ spread of dense shade. The flame tree makes people happy around the tropical world. It’s the national flower of St Kitts and Nevis, the official tree of Key West, and don’t forget that it was a big 1944 hit for Frank Sinatra!
Plant your Flowering Dogwood Tree in Fall
Help this tree grow strong roots by planting in fall while the soil is still warm but the air cool.
All Year Long Pleasure: The Crabapple Tree
Plant the crabapple tree in fall to develop strong roots. It will flower for you in spring, fruit in summer and fall and then feed the birds in winter.
Jacaranda
There is no more vivid display in spring than the Jacranda in bloom.
Want a Magnolia this Spring?
The Magnolia we love is both ancient and widespread there are fossilized remains and the plant is naturally found in Asia as well as the Americas. Here is more info.
Trees in Bloom
Spring is the time for flowering trees to bloom and they are as valued in warm climates as in cool. These are Jacaranda in bloom, loved in tropical cityscapes throughout the world.
Use Climbing Vines
Use arbors and climbing vines to make an entrance to your garden or outdoor dining area. Add height, interest and privacy. Here is the outline of the project and how it works out.
Plant Your Magnolia This Fall
Fall is a perfect time to add a magnolia tree for your property. There are many varieties, with sizes, shapes and colors for you to choose from. Here is how to plant them so that they will last many years.
Symbolic Trees
The ancient Chinese loved the Magnolia tree. As they did with other plants that they valued, they used the beautiful tree to symbolize both beauty and dignity. This will tell you how to grow some in your place of beauty.
Where did we get the Magnolia?
The magnolia exists around the world. We have always valued the trees originating in Asia or North America but now scientists are identifying them in many places around the world. Sadly, they are endangered in many places. We need to continue to value them and create places for them.
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Where to Grow A Jacaranda
Grow the vivid, and large, Jacaranda tree in zones 9b-11. In North America that is Hawaii, Southern California, the Gulf states and the lower half of Florida. Give it a sunny spot and plenty of room. If you are north of these areas there are Bonsai versions you can grow also!
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Grow Mussaenda-The Tropical Dogwood
Add this tropical beauty to your garden. A shrub in warm locations, a container attraction in others. Here is how to do it.
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The Many Varieties of Magnificent Magnolia-There is one for You
The ancient Magnolia tree is loved throughout the world and there are many sizes and varieties. They are not all huge. There is one for every garden.