Kanzan Cherry, Prunus serrulata ‘Kanzan’, is a deciduous ornamental flowering tree and one of the most widely planted ornamental cherry cultivars in the world. It belongs to the species Prunus serrulata — the Japanese flowering cherry — and is classified within the sato-zakura group, a collective term for the cultivated ornamental cherries that have been…
Most flowering trees ask you to wait for spring. The Autumnalis Cherry does not. When autumn deepens and the last leaves fall, when the garden settles into its long grey quiet, this tree does something that no other ornamental cherry will do: it opens its flowers. Pale pink blossoms appear on bare branches in November,…
Amanogawa Cherry, Prunus serrulata ‘Amanogawa’, is a deciduous ornamental flowering cherry tree selected for its distinctly upright, columnar growth habit — a characteristic that sets it apart from virtually every other ornamental cherry in common cultivation. It belongs to the species Prunus serrulata, the Japanese flowering cherry, which encompasses hundreds of named cultivars — including…
The Taiwan Cherry, Prunus campanulata, is a deciduous to semi-evergreen ornamental flowering tree native primarily to Taiwan, southern Japan (including the Ryukyu Islands), and parts of southern China. It is also widely known by several other common names, including the Bell-Flowered Cherry, the Formosan Cherry, and the Carmine Cherry — each name pointing to a…
Some trees are chosen for their size, their shade, or their fruit. The Snow Fountains Weeping Cherry is chosen for one reason above all others: it is beautiful in a way that is almost impossible to walk past without stopping. When it blooms in spring — cascading white flowers pouring down its arching, ground-sweeping branches…
The first time most people see a photograph of Dracaena cinnabari, they assume it has been edited. The flat, perfectly circular canopy. The thick, silvery trunk that branches into a dense, upward-spreading crown. The alien geometry of a tree that looks as though it was designed rather than grown. And then — the blood-red resin…
There is a particular kind of stillness that comes from standing near a weeping cherry blossom tree in full bloom. The long, arching branches cascade to the ground like a waterfall frozen in pink and white. It does not shout for attention the way some flowering trees do. It draws you in quietly, almost like…
Few sights on earth match the moment a cherry blossom tree erupts into full flower. The delicate pink and white petals seem almost too beautiful to be real — and every year, millions of people travel across continents just to witness it. But there is far more to the cherry blossom tree than a pretty…
There is something undeniably regal about a majesty palm. The moment one enters a room — its long, arching fronds fanning outward in graceful curves — the entire atmosphere shifts. It feels more alive, more tropical, more complete. The majesty palm (Ravenea rivularis) is one of the most recognisable and widely grown palms in the…
Norfolk pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is one of the most graceful indoor trees you can grow. Its symmetrical branches and soft, feathery needles make it a popular choice for both homes and offices. Many people even use it as a living Christmas tree. But for all its elegance, the Norfolk pine is surprisingly easy to get…