A welcome sight each spring, cherry trees provide some of the first blossoms of the season. Fragrant, single- or double-flowers cover the small tree’s leafless branches. There are two groups of cherry ...

Flowering cultivars are grafted, says Watkins, and their root stocks can be large and aggressive despite the tree's small stature. This is why it is important to "use caution when planting near ...

As I drive around town I keep seeing flowering cherry trees in bloom in landscapes. Every time I see one, I want to stop and take a picture, they are just so beautiful. There are numerous varieties of ...

One of the great springtime pleasures is seeing cherry trees in full, glorious bloom. These mostly ornamental trees are native to Japan, China and Korea. The species has more than 120 cultivated ...

As I look out my window on this terribly cold day in late winter, I notice the cherry tree buds swelling, just waiting for the next warm day to burst open. Ornamental cherry trees are very popular in ...

The cold weather may be holding our Yoshino cherry blossoms hostage, but with 11 more varieties of cherry trees in the District, there may still be hope to see some blossoms. The popular Yoshino ...