One of the earliest harbingers of spring is the cherry blossom tree (Prunus spp.), which bursts into pink and white clouds of cotton candy blossoms in March and April. They're celebrated at cherry ...

WASHINGTON — D.C.'s cherry blossom season is here! The iconic sign of spring has already reached stage one (green buds) and ...

Flowering plants like Japanese cherry blossoms provide important resources for insect pollinators but their flowering behaviour is shifting as our climate changes, potentially causing problems for the ...

With the right variety, location, and care, you can successfully grow and harvest delicious cherries in your backyard. Cherry trees offer beauty in every season, support local wildlife, and reward you ...

Seattle’s most beloved sign of spring is just days away.

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation, Jim ...

In early February, the flowering of Japanese cherry trees marks the beginning of spring in Hawaii. Today, the annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival is celebrating these trees and the ancient Japanese ...