Labor shortages and challenging market conditions are marring the harvest season of Oregon's fourth most valuable fruit.

Japan is giving the U.S. 250 new cherry trees to help replace the hundreds that are being ripped out this summer as construction crews work to repair the seawall around the capital's Tidal Basin.

The real joy of growing these types of cherry trees arrives at harvest, which is usually 6 to 8 weeks after flowering. There are two groups of fruiting cherry trees—sweet cherries and sour cherries.

Watch a cherry tree bloom over 10 days, and find out how climate change is propelling D.C.’s famous trees to hit peak earlier. Accessibility statement Skip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness ...

The first step to planting a cherry tree is choosing a spot in your yard and digging a hole. The hole should be two to three times as wide as the roots of your tree, giving it plenty of room to grow.

The cherry trees, Biden says, were first gifted by Japan in 1912, are “an enduring reminder of the close bonds of friendship between Americans and Japanese,” according to The White House.

Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms hit peak bloom yesterday. For some 140 of the famous flowering trees, this will be their last season — they'll soon be cut down to adjust to sea-level rise.

In 1945, the Capitol was gifted additional cherry trees from Japan as a symbol of friendship between the two nations. Many of these trees were lost during the tornado that tore through Salt Lake ...

The first two Yoshino cherry trees were planted "on the northern bank of the Tidal Basin, about 125 feet south of what is now Independence Avenue, SW," the NPS said. And, yes — they're still ...

More: A look at Cherry Blossoms blooming around the world The National Mall has 11 different types of cherry trees out of 430 species worldwide. This week's blooms come from the Yoshino trees, but ...