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Apr 2024

Last Updated: 17/04/2024

Lifestyle

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

by dan27@showandtell.agency

| 17 Apr, 2024

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.

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