Choke cherry is a very common tree on the roadsides. We seem to notice it at this time when the flowers grow out from the branches in long spikes. Such growths are filled with small white petals.

New England’s wild cherry trees share a genus (Prunus) with those cultivated beauties, but their flowers are more modest. Our region’s native cherry species are black cherry, choke cherry and pin ...

Nature: Cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. 01:32 Cherry blossom season is in full swing in Washington, D.C., with the trees reaching peak bloom on Friday, according to the National Park Service. ...

New cherry trees will be planted around D.C.’s Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park when the project is finished, the Park Service said. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

You don't need to visit Japan or Washington, D.C. to see cherry blossom trees. Here are three places around the U.S. where you can see the blooms — weather permitting.

As cherry blossom season comes to an end and petals start to blanket D.C.’s streets, it’s worth noticing the cherry trees’ resilience. These trees have seen it all, ...

CHICAGO — The Cherry Blossom Trees at Jackson Park are blooming and the Chicago Park District is inviting Chicagoans to come out and see one of the city’s most beautiful natural wonders.Twenty ...

May 30—As we exit May, we can look out on a green foliated forest. The trees that began the month bare are now nearly complete in wearing their leafy attire. It began with the small shrubs of ...

Each spring, cities from New York to Texas celebrate the spectacular blooming of ornamental cherry trees. In many cultures, the lovely, delicate, pink and white cherry blossoms symbolize rebirth and ...