At least two of the 150 Akebono flowering cherry trees that line the park leading up to the statehouse will need to be removed and the rest will be thinned out significantly.

Cherry blossoms are expected to peak March 19-25 in Japan and March 27-30 in Washington, D.C. But you don’t have to travel that far to see the delicate blossoms that define spring. Southern ...

And the Akebono flowering cherry trees were planted outside the Capitol in 1992 "in keeping with Salem's renowned affinity for cherries." Big festivals: Multi-day, outdoor music events could face ...

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will also be lighting the Akebono cherry trees on the Capitol Mall on March 26 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Credit: Oregon Leglislature.

The project began with 40 flowering cherry trees planted near the north shore of North Park Lake as a tribute to Allegheny County’s Japanese community, according to organizers.

I am purchasing this 9′ Akebono Cherry tree from Bissett Nursery on Long Island and only need it for one week for a dance piece in Manhattan at the Joyce. After its stage premiere the dance company ...

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The regionally famous cherry trees on Oregon’s Capitol Mall were damaged in last weekend’s ice storm. At least two of the 150 Akebono flowering cherry trees that line the ...

SALEM, Ore. (AP) - The regionally famous cherry trees on Oregon’s Capitol Mall were damaged in last weekend’s ice storm. At least two of the 150 Akebono flowering cherry trees that line the ...

The double row of 150 Akebono flowering cherry trees has lined the Capitol Mall since 1992, planted after the area was excavated for an underground parking garage.