Cherry trees typically need winter protection in growing zones 5 and colder. "A healthy tree has a much better chance of withstanding cold winter weather," say the Parlees.

There are 55 different types of cherry trees in and around Vancouver, notes Justice. The three most common types are Akebono, Kanzan, and Shirofugen cherry trees.

How to Prepare Cherry Pits for Planting (Stratification) You’ve probably heard stories of those who have tossed cherry seeds in the ground and — voilà! – a cherry tree is born. It’s not impossible, ...

Even during the winter, there’s beauty in the Japanese cherry tree’s bare, artful form, whether upright or weeping. Kwanzan is narrower and more vertically shaped than other cultivars, growing ...

Some years, such as 2010 when the city hosted the Winter Olympics, the weather in February was fantastic and the cherry blossoms never looked better. Nevertheless, there is always some moment ...

False alarm, government tree expert Rob DeFeo said yesterday. There were cherry trees that did bloom in the crazy warmth of this crazy winter. But those trees were not THE trees.

The annual Washington festival started Wednesday, the first day of spring, and runs through April 14. The peak bloom time for the cherry trees is expected in early April.

Apple, cherry, plum and pear trees all grow in Calgary's climate — and you can expect fruit even in the first year, Smyth said.