Looking to elevate your Florida landscape game? Consider adding stunning flowering trees to provide shade, height, fragrance, and a pop of color to make your yard the standout of the neighborhood.

While National Arbor Day is always in April, many Floridians do not know that Florida’s Arbor Day is the third Friday in ...

Summer is here and the large, flowering yellow poinciana trees are blooming now. These trees are so large their colorful blooms will be visible from far away, so scan the horizon for yellow as you ...

Spring is coming, and soon many trees will bloom before their foliage emerges. I enjoy spring, because driving by a golden trumpet tree in full bloom with its bright yellow flowers makes me happy. If ...

Support local journalism: Find offers for new subscribers at floridatoday.com/subscribe. Flowering trees come in all sizes, from a small tree that will fit in any ...

You know it’s springtime when the tabebuia trees are in bloom. The trees, native to subtropical climes, are easy to spot. The beautiful bright yellow blooms (or purple or pink-ish) have been bursting ...

Question: Large, yellow flowering trees are appearing in several neighborhoods. What is their name and would it be a good one for my yard? Answer: Gardeners know summer has arrived when spikes of ...

It’s time to buy more plants for the garden! During a rainy, gloomy, and cold day in January, a reporter traveled to Fort Myers Beach to see how the tourists are handling the gloom. The goal was to ...

It will soon be spring. How do I know? The Japanese Magnolias are in bloom. Nothing signals the arrival of spring better than flowering trees. There are many spring flowering trees that will soon be ...

Question: We have recently noticed a number of yellow flowering trees in older neighborhoods. What are they and where are they available? Answer: You have spotted the golden rain trees producing large ...

A: Crape Myrtles are finished or just finishing with the blooming season. The lovely Lagerstroemia indica AKA crape myrtle has become a favorite of Central and South Florida gardeners. Crape myrtle is ...