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17

Apr 2024

Last Updated: 17/04/2024
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

The cherry blossom is in full bloom on the Stray, Harrogate

by dan27@showandtell.agency

| 17 Apr, 2024
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The annual display of cherry blossom is now in full bloom – catch it while you can as you walk along the Stray's paths.


Here are five fun facts you might not know about the sakura trees...



Did you know?



  • The planting of cherry trees became popular in Europe and America in the 20th century after Japan presented trees to the United States as a token of friendship in 1912.

  • Harrogate’s ornamental trees were said to have been planted to celebrate the Queen’s coronation in 1953.

  • There are more than 100 types of cherry blossom trees. They can vary in shape of tree, colour, petals and bloom time.

  • Each cherry tree differs in time of when it reaches full bloom, even if they are planted in the same area.

  • They tend to only be in full bloom for one week.


Email in your images of the blossoms – either in Harrogate or from your local area – for a chance to be featured in our extra-special spring edition of Photo of the Week to letters@thestrayferret.co.uk.