The trees in the nation's capital, which were a gift of Japan, signal the arrival of spring, and draw some 1.6 million visitors to the grounds each year during the annual National Cherry Blossom ...

Since then, parks department staff have planted additional trees in the grove. The Japan America Society planted 121 Somei Yoshino Trees there in 2008. Cherry Blossom Festival starts March 24 at ...

Akron, Columbus, Dawes Arboretum in Newark and Dayton, with its goal to plant 2,000 cherry trees, also offer prime cherry blossom viewing ... because it was a hollow trunk that lacked growth ...

(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Cherry blossom lovers in Japan ... determines the age and health of the tree, rating it across five levels based on its shape and trunk thickness. The uploaded images ...

What are the best events? How do we get there? What should we do with kids? Where can we see cherry blossoms besides the ...

It's spring, and you know what that means: Cherry blossoms. The beautiful light pink petals of these delicate flowers draw thousands ... showcase their cherry blossom trees in the spring.

This means that tens of thousands of ornamental cherry trees around the city will start bursting with white and pink petals and bloom for about a month, drawing thousands of people outside to ...

Peak bloom arrives at the Tidal Basin just in time for events celebrating the cherry blossoms, including the annual Blossom Kite Festival ... Milkweed, pawpaw trees, wild ginger and honeysuckles ...

The enchanting Cherry Blossom season begins from late March to early April where the Sakura trees come to life, becoming a visual treat drawing locals and travellers alike. As springtime kicks in, ...

With the cherry trees drawing in large crowds, many are also looking forward to the fun activities the National Cherry Blossom Festival has to offer. That includes Saturday’s Blossom Kite Festival at ...

This includes cherry blossom trees ... to bronze tinged fall color, shiny bark and deep green summer foliage.” Visitors can learn more about the cherry trees and the landscape by listening ...