Cherry blossom trees are officially in full bloom in the nation's capital, according to the National Parks Service. Amid the ...

The NPS defines its peak bloom date as “the day when 70% of the Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) blossoms are open.” The date can vary each year based on weather conditions. Peak bloom ...

March is about one thing for me: anticipating spring. Every day I listen to more and more avian voices, thrilled by the steady increase in volume, stretching my ears to hear the first swallows and ...

9. The most planted variety of cherry in Japan is the popular 'Somei Yoshino' (Prunus x yedoensis), which represents over 80% of the country’s cherry trees, and is treasured for its delicate ...