Flowering Trees of the Orient (Classic Reprint)

Explore a rich catalog of flowering trees and shrubs, with dozens of cherry, crabapple, and related varieties for your garden.
This edition gathers a practical, image-rich assortment of flowering ornamentals, highlighting bloom color, habit, and suitability for streets, hedges, or specimen plantings. From early pink and white cherry blossoms to compact, decorative crabs, you’ll find trees and shrubs described by size, form, and notable flowering traits.

• Identify varieties by bloom color, growth habit, and season of interest, including early pinks, white blooms, and midseason favorites.


• Understand how mature size and shape influence placement, from upright standards to spreading shrubs.


• Find options for containers, street plantings, hedges, or rock gardens with dwarf and compact forms.


• Explore a wide range of Prunus, Malus, Cornus, and other ornamental flowering trees and crabs with practical growing notes.

Ideal for gardeners and plant lovers building or refreshing a collection of ornamental trees and shrubs, especially those drawn to Japanese flowering cherries and related ornamentals. This edition serves as a reference for selection, sizing, and visual impact in landscapes and gardens.