Tips for flowering trees in the garden from Horticulturist Denise Kelly:
– “The right tree in the right place” and “form follows function” are the key points to remember, says Kelly. Make sure that you have the space required for your tree to thrive, and know what your site and soil conditions are.
– Look around your neighborhood and note which flowering trees are thriving. Also check with your local nursery or extension agent to see what they recommend for your growing zone.
– At the nursery, choose tree specimens that look healthy, with well-spaced branches. Check the roots, avoiding circling or kinked root growth. Once this circling growth pattern is established, it’s almost impossible to fix.
Pictured: Serviceberry (Amelanchier ‘Autumn Brilliance’) offers lovely white flowers in the spring, great orange-red fall color, and edible fruits that resemble blueberries in appearance and taste. Effective as a small multi-trunked specimen or a thicketing shrub. Zones 4-9. Photo by Andrey Zharkikh.
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