"In simple terms, cherry buds have a special way of protecting themselves from freezing in winter, but as buds grow in the ...

Dr. Houghton notes that cherry trees are especially vulnerable in early spring because they lose their ability to supercool as the buds grow. A sudden cold snap can be disastrous, she explains.

Growing between six and 10 feet tall, the Sargent’s crabapple tree produces delicate pink buds in spring, which develop into white flowers and, later, bright red fruit that attracts wild birds.

While you’re pruning, you also can fertilize your trees and shrubs to nourish them before spring. Use a two-to-three-month controlled release, balanced fertilizer.

Japanese maple trees are one of the most eye-catching plants to have in your garden, and you can help them grow quicker and better if you take the time to maintain them now.

When the temperatures rise to the 40s and 50s, which is the forecast for next week, many ornamental shrubs and trees begin to bud. Witch hazels, pussy willows and some magnolias are blossoming now.

Trees must reach a certain size before they are ready to tap, no smaller than 10-12 inches in diameter at chest height. Syrup makers usually use one tap for trees 12 to 18 inches in diameter, two ...

VOX POPULI: Look for beauty in cherry trees year-round, not just in spring Vox Populi, Vox Dei is a daily column that runs on Page 1 of The Asahi Shimbun. January 22, 2025 at 14:10 JST ...