Shape and symmetry help determine where a leaf lands — and if the tree it came from can recoup the leaf’s carbon as it decomposes.

Experience Chicago's beautiful cherry blossom trees at Jackson Park, with 20 new trees planted since the last full bloom in 2020.

Weeping cherry trees perform best in ground that is at least moderately rich. Feed it annually in early spring. As with all trees, Workman's Farm and Nursery prefers a more organic approach to ...

Nothing quite says the arrival of spring in Salt Lake City like the blossoming of the famed cherry blossoms on the Utah State Capitol grounds.

If flowers were fashion, auto design, or home decor, they'd be ostentatious. But on stem or branch, they should be as ridiculous, frilly, saturated, and heavily scented as their breeders can dream.

Mike Litterst, a spokesperson for the National Mall and Memorial Parks, said the cherry blossoms offer a sense of hope for locals and tourists alike.

Cherry blossom season is in full swing in Washington, D.C., where pink and white flowers can be seen on thousands of trees in peak bloom.

As spring bursts into bloom, a flowering cherry tree becomes the star of the garden. From late March into April, these ornamental trees are covered in clouds of pink or white cherry blossom. If you’ve ...

Cherry blossom season is in full swing in Washington, D.C., where pink and white flowers can be seen on thousands of trees in peak bloom.

Think you know a lot about cherry blossoms? Take our quiz on the blooming trees and the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and see whether you’re an expert.

There are several cherry trees around the Portland Japanese Garden and some of them have started to bloom including the weeping cherry in the Flag Garden and the Yoshino cherry near Umami Café.

Here are the best places to see cherry blossoms in the Washington, D.C., area in spring 2025, including the famous trees near the National Mall.