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 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.

The cherry trees on March 23, two days before peak bloom last year. Tourists from around the world descend on the Tidal Basin each year to enjoy the photogenic show these trees put on.

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 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.

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.

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The Yoshino cherry trees at the Tidal Basin hit stage two on Sunday, March 16, and it’s time to get excited. This means that the florets, or tiny flower buds, are now visible.