Flowering cherry tree

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The Yoshino cherry (also known as the Japanese flowering cherry) is the darling of the flowering tree world and the star of such renowned events as the National and International Cherry Blossom Festivals. This stand-out tree is, of course, known for its vibrant display of white-pink blossoms and faint almond fragrance in the springtime. In the summer, this tree will be a highlight in the yard with its beautiful branching pattern, glossy bark and dark green leaves. Blooms March through April…

Behind the Yoshino Cherry trees, the Kwanzan trees are the second most planted/celebrated trees planted on the Thomas Jefferson Tidal Basin located in Washington, DC. This this is the same cherry tree stock celebrated annually during the National Cherry Blossom Festival held in the Nation's Capital. With a dense top ("crown") they can achieve a height of 26-39 feet and can live to be over 100 years old. Beautiful, ornamental, inexpensive and long lived, the Kwanzan Cherry Tree (a.k.a…

If would take the better portion of a day to name every variety of cherry tree. All of them lovely and all originating from China and Japan. Some grow small and compact, others grow tall

Prunus 'Kanzan' on the Cherry Esplanade of BBG. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.

Study up on some facts before all the cherry trees are blooming this spring.

Flowering cherry trees are popular for their showy spring flowers, fruit for the birds and colorful fall foliage. Learn about flowering cherry trees, including which ornamental varieties are best for residential gardens and how to care for them. Also get a list of the best places to see cherry blossom in the US.

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The Yoshino cherry (also known as the Japanese flowering cherry) is the darling of the flowering tree world and the star of such renowned events as the National and International Cherry Blossom Festivals. This stand-out tree is, of course, known for its vibrant display of white-pink blossoms and faint almond fragrance in the springtime. In the summer, this tree will be a highlight in the yard with its beautiful branching pattern, glossy bark and dark green leaves. Blooms March through April…