Some leaves yellow before falling off ... A cage built from a heavy screen or welded wire can protect a younger cherry tree ...

1. Cherry trees belong to the rose family of flowering plants, Rosaceae, which includes roses, apples, pears, almonds, quinces, apricots, plums, cherries, peaches ...

In some spots, visitors can enjoy a striking contrast between the brilliant pink cherry blossoms and bright yellow canola flowers. This year the Kawazu-zakura trees bloomed about two weeks later ...