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Flowering trees are not heavy feeders, but they do occasionally need to be fertilized to help them keep blooming vigorously each spring. To fertilize flowering trees, apply a slow release granular fertilizer to the ground each fall. Since the tree's roots extend as far as its branches, spread the fertilizer to the edges of the tree's canopy.