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.

Growing delicious cherries doesn't have to be complicated. Explore 16 cherry tree varieties that are easy to plant and maintain, for a harvest of juicy delight.

On the Tidal Basin, a few die-hard survivors from the orginal gift of 3,000 Japanese cherry trees are getting ready for their 100th spring flowering. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

More than 1 million visitors flock to Washington, D.C. each spring to view the cherry trees. Photo by Rebecca Jacobson. Every spring in Washington, D.C., the tree paparazzi come out. As the 3,700 ...