Every plant deserves to thrive, but it almost seems like a waste to give a stunning ornamental cherry blossom tree (Prunus serrulata) anything less than the ideal conditions to flourish.

When Stumpy bloomed during 2020’s cherry blossom season, the tree went from a funny meme to a symbol of hope for many people in and around the District. The symbolism only increased when Stumpy ...

To make your own educated guess on when the tree will be at its best, look at the peak bloom times in the capitol in years past or watch the cherry blossom cam.

That's because there are 12 variations of the Cherry Blossom tree. According to the National Park Service, the most common blossom trees are the Yoshino and Kwanzan. Yoshino cherry trees circle ...

Morning Edition reached out to three cherry blossom tree collections around the country that people can still visit for a few more days or weeks – weather permitting. Branch Brook Park in Essex ...

Diana Mayhew, president of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, announced “Stumpy’s Petal and Paddles Race,” with a portion of the proceeds supporting the festival’s tree fund.

What is the difference between a cherry blossom and a cherry tree? Both types of trees typically produce fruits and flowers. The cherry blossom tree is cultivated more for its extravagant blooms ...