Flowering trees can transform a garden, not just in Spring, but through the year. So think of the highlights you will create through the seasons when selecting…
Cultivation
They prefer full sun with some humidity and they tolerate any moderately fertile soil. They are propagated from seed in autumn, cultivars by budding in summer. The competing leaders can be pruned in the early years to establish a tree-like form. It is intolerant of pollution.
Propagation
Seed in autumn, hybrids by budding in summer.
Pests, diseases or disorders
Seeds are very poisonous. Black fly, leaf miners and honey fungus can cause problems.
