Blossoming apple tree, by Piet Mondriaan, 1912. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the ...

The cherry blossom, or sakura in Japanese, is much more than just an ornamental tree. It carries powerful ... it was in Japan that these trees took root. Today, they symbolize spring and are ...