Spring comes a little earlier in the South. Pale pink, snowy white, and fragrant purple blossoms dangle from trees and have us exalting in this season of renewal. If you're wondering what kind of tree ...

These resilient flowering trees are a no-brainer in most of the South. They love a sunny environment and thrive in the upper, middle, lower, and coastal South planting zones. Drought-tolerant once ...

Mid-sized choices are Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis), growing 15 to 25 feet with spring flowers, edible berries, and strong fall color; eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis), a fast-growing ...