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

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 ...