Bold, blowsy cherry blossom might have hogged the limelight for years, but it's plum, in fact, that heralds the arrival of spring in Japan. Plum trees flower in February and March – usually a ...

Please try again later. From baby buds, to peak bloom, to pink petals on every surface, here is the full life cycle of cherry blossoms in the District. (Video: Courtesy of Lorie Shaull) ...