Every spring, cherry trees throughout our area produce showy flowers that color the landscape. The blooms of multiple plantings can create a fantasy-like appearance.
Many varieties have blooms of many colors and shapes. Flowering cherries are an early spring attraction, but our climate and soils are not well suited for optimal growth. The Extension office receives many calls from homeowners worried that their cherry trees are declining.
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