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.

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.

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 ...

More trees were donated to the city by the consul general in the 1950s, which were planted around the city. A branch of cherry blossoms is pictured at Vancouver's David Lam Park on March 18, 2024.

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 ...

Flowering plum and cherry trees, including this sour cherry in bloom on East Pender St., of the genus Prunus make up nearly 40 per cent of Vancouver's street tree inventory.

Yoshino cherry trees make for beautiful blooms in spring, but there are lots of factors that may affect their health. Here's how to prevent your tree's death.