There is little more quintessentially Japanese than cherry blossoms. So it comes as a surprise—a shock, even—to learn that decades of neglect of this national treasure in the latter part of the 1800s ...

OSAKA--The grounds of the Japan Mint in Osaka’s Kita Ward opened to the public on April 5 in an annual event to show off the hundreds of flowering cherry blossom trees. But a lucky 1,900 or so senior ...

The man, Collingwood “Cherry” Ingram, warned 150 members of the prestigious Cherry Association that Japan’s diverse cherry ...

Among the best-known locations for cherry blossoms in Osaka are Osaka Castle Park, in Chūō-ku, and Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, in the city of Suita, both of which are included on the list of top 100 ...

YOSHINO, Nara -- Some 30,000 cherry trees of about 200 varieties are now in peak bloom on Mount Yoshino in this west Japan town, turning the UNESCO World Heritage mountain pink. The "Shimo-senbon" ...

Wild cherry trees are often popular sources of food for wildlife. Perfectly tart and delightfully abundant, sour cherry tree varieties will be your new summer favorite. Over 50 years ago, my friend ...

MATSUMAE, Hokkaido—A cherry tree at a convent in Poland had bloomed pale pink flowers every April for nearly three decades before Masatoshi Asari, a Hokkaido-based researcher, learned about the ...

Discover the best patio cherry trees for small gardens, with compact blooms, autumn colour and year-round appeal.

Growing a cherry tree in your own yard is a win-win situation. Not only will you have a juicy summer harvest headed your way, but you'll also usher in spring with some of the prettiest and most ...