Flowering Trees
The Art of the Flowering Landscape
There is a distinct, wild joy in a garden that appeals to both the eye and the palate. While many of these selections are prized for their botanical architecture and breathtaking floral displays, several offer the added reward of delicate, edible gems.
We’ve curated this collection for the "backyard epicurean"—the grower who seeks the whimsical romance of spring blossoms and year round dimension, but wouldn't dream of letting a harvest go to waste.
Whitney Crabapple Tree
A.R. Whitney of Whitney Nursery first grew this crabapple from seed in 1865 and it is one of the only crabapples one can eat off the tree. It is pr...
View full detailsServiceberry Tree
A more columnar serviceberry tree with the classical white flowers in Spring and sunburnt orange foliage as Autumn progresses. Its great height giv...
View full detailsAutumn Brilliance Serviceberry Tree
Native to the Eastern US, the Serviceberry is a cold hardy (Zone 3) deciduous 'tree' that has white flowers in Spring and stunning golden copper le...
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This ornamental cherry is prized for its stunning white blooms in the Spring time. Combine that with this Grafted Standard Tree and the long, elega...
View full detailsDwarf Korean Lilac on Standard
An Asian lilac bush that blooms in late May- later than most standard American lilac bushes. The Palibin variety is light purple with clusters of f...
View full detailsTulip Poplar Tree
Native to the eastern United States populating the forests from Florida to Quebec and Massachusetts to Illinois. The tree reaches astounding height...
View full detailsAnn Magnolia Tree
First developed in the 1950s as a decorative high shrub or small tree, the Ann variety of Magnolia reaches heights of 15' and a similar spread. Its...
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Native to the lower Midwest in the US, the Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) tree is a common sight in Midwestern yards and is known for its huge...
View full detailsSmokebush Tree 'Royal Purple'
This lovely tree has deep purple leaves (especially when planted in a shady area) and can grow to about 15' tall. Generally used for ornamental pur...
View full detailsMiss Kim Lilac on Standard
The variety of Korean Lilac is currently set on a grafted standard rootstock giving it the appearance of a purple lollipop. The Miss Kim variety is...
View full detailsJane Magnolia Tree
The Magnolia is a flowering tree that can be both evergreen or deciduous where ever it is growing. Native to East Asia and the Americas, the Magnol...
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