Flowering Trees

Flowering Cherry
It is not difficult to imagine why the flowering cherry tree has become a highly desirable tree type in the western hemisphere.  With its blooms of radiant red, it's sure to break the monotony of brown and green that often pervades each and every garden. 

Crabapple Tree
The biggest drawback to purchasing a flowering crabapple tree is that they can be a nuisance if you do not plan on using the apples that are grown. One crabapple tree can produce hundreds of apples.  This means that you will have a lot of cleaning up to do during the fall months.

Flowering Dogwood Tree
The flowering dogwood will thrive in any yard, but it must be planted in the proper spot if you want it to fill out. The flowering dogwood tree prefers to be planted in a cool shady spot. They will fill out

Magnolia Trees
Your climate and planting zone will dictate the type of flowering magnolia tree you should purchase.  If you live in a warm climate, you may want to purchase a “southern magnolia,” but if you live in a colder climate, you may want to purchase a Magnolia that will shed its leaves in the fall.

Flowering Pear Tree
The flowering pear tree is primarily known for its fruits, of course.  But for gardeners who aren't really into fruit-production, the flowering pear tree serves a more aesthetic purpose.  Its blooms, precursors to its fruits, are of different hues, depending on the kind of pear tree they will be rearing.