Flowering cherries are non-fruiting trees, but they still produce masses of pretty blooms in spring. When they are in full bloom, they will surely provide the best aesthetics in any garden.

Perhaps flowering cherries are even more popular because they signify the onset of the spring season. Before the leaves emerge, flowering cherry trees will produce an abundance of flowers in white or pink.

Flowering cherry trees are hardy trees, however there are a few varieties that need to be avoided in the south due to the invasion of the Japanese Ambrosia beetle: 'Kwansan' and 'Yoshino'. Unfortunately these are two old-time favorites.

The flowering cherry tree varieties pictured to the right have shown to be resistant to the beetle.

'Okame' is the first to bloom in apring and its pink blossoms hold longer than any other cherry we've seen. Very high resistance to diseases.

'Snow Goose' is very striking, vigorous growing tree with bright green foliage. The tree becomes covered in spring with pure white blossoms. Very high resistance to diseases.

'Autumnalis' is very ununusual for its light pink flowers which are produced in November and again in the Spring. During mild winters it will bloom sporadically through winter. Its delicate branch pattern adds to its winter interest.