Beyond just providing nectar-rich flowers, hummingbirds benefit from certain trees for shelter, nesting, and for snacking on ...

The outcome is the illusion that the seven-son flower tree is in flower again in autumn. Native to China, this tree is rare in the wild and does not have issues growing in the U.S., where it is ...

These flowering trees bring long-lasting color to your yard or garden.

There's one attractive tree with historical significance and pretty white flowers, that you might like to grow in your yard to help preserve the species.

Redbuds are deciduous trees adored for their pink or white spring flowers and unique heart-shaped leaves. Pruning helps keep redbuds healthy and productive, so knowing when and how to prune a ...

The showy flower of the catalpa tree. (Photo by Pam Baxter) When ripe, the pods split open, releasing fringe-edged seeds, but leaving the pods behind to be raked or swept up.

JAPANESE FLOWERING APRICOT: A less well-known tree that deserves far more planting in our area, the Japanese flowering apricot (Prunus mume) is one of the most beautiful of the spring-flowering trees.

Mimosa Tree With fern-like foliage and spiky pink flowers, the mimosa tree is one of the most unique pink trees you can use in your landscaping. This tree matures at 25 to 30 feet tall with an ...

‘Appalachian Red’ is one of the most beautiful bloomers, sporting vibrant rosy-pink flowers before the tree leafs out in early spring. It was good enough to earn a 2021 Gold Medal award from ...

On this week's Backyard Farmer we'll see some beautiful examples of spring flowering trees and hear about the definitions of words like 'organic,' 'natural,' and 'Non-GMO.

Our native dogwoods are another wonderful understory tree that light up the landscape in early spring. This tree is considered by some to be the most spectacular of the native, flowering trees.

About the tree: This tree, an evergreen, has a deep red, exfoliating bark that’s almost as remarkable as its bell-shaped flowers. If you spot one, Vejar said you may also see some hummingbirds ...