Ornamental cherry

Browse flowering cherry trees for your yard and garden, plus get growing tips from HGTV.

There are many types of cherry trees - some are mainly grown for ornamental purposes like the famous Yoshino Cherry Trees, and the Weeping Cherry Trees while some produce great fruits like the Sweet Cherry Trees.

Royal Burgundy Flowering Cherry - A showy ornamental tree with double-pink flowers that bloom on bare branches in early spring. The blooms are followed by burgundy foliage that turns dark green in summer and a striking orange in fall.

We planted this ornamental cherry tree during the summer of 2000. This was the first spring, 2001. It has only grown a few inches taller, but there are many more branches and the trunk is thicker.

Looking to add some beautiful trees to your southern garden? Consider planting the best trees for fall color in the south or fast-growing shade trees perfect for small yards. From flowering cherry trees to small, ornamental options, you'll find plenty of inspiration here. Discover the best trees to plant in South Dakota or explore the top choices for southern landscapes. Whether you're looking for vibrant blooms or stunning autumn foliage, these small trees are sure to make a big impact!

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Prunus 'Shirofugen' - Ornamental Japanese Cherry' tree in blossom above Buxus ... Image:1381768 - Stock photo from GAP Gardens, garden & plant photography

The fluffy blossom of cherry trees lights up the garden in springtime. Hazel Sillver looks at some of the best varieties to choose for the garden and how to grow them

Ideal for small gardens, award-winning Prunus 'Shirotae' is a small deciduous tree with a remarkable spreading flat crown and slightly arching branches. In mid to late spring, it gets covered with abundant and beautiful, pure white, semi-double flowers, which are among the largest of the flowering cherries. Resembling rambling roses, the cup-shaped blossoms, 2 in. across (5 cm), count up to 5-11 petals, some with a faint pink tinge which fades to pure white as the blooms open.