The Japanese cherry trees that bloom in a cloud of pink in Tokyo and Washington, D.C., rarely thrive in this area.

The original stump-shaped cherry tree, beloved by Washingtonians ... from tidal flooding and beavers gnawing at its bark. But over time, the tree has lost its top, and just a few remaining ...

This is one of my favourite times of year - the sun is shining, the birds are singing and the cherry blossoms are stunning.

Some of the first ones to arrive were from the mayors of the cities of Kobe and Yokohama, to honour Japanese ... plum blossom trees have darker bark and oval-shaped petals, while cherry blossom ...

If you're thinking of adding a street tree out front, Penn State urban forester Vincent Cotrone has some recommendations.

The ice storm and long periods of freezing temperatures in January made this a hard winter for some of the tropical plants in our gardens.

The Royal Horticultural Society’s chief horticulturist Guy Barter shares his top tips for getting your outdoor space in order ...

And, of course, the chance to see the fluffy pink and white petals that turn the trees around ... painted and make cherry-blossom-themed crafts while Les the DJ spins Japanese pop and funk music.