Cherry blossoms come in three colors: white, pink and red. The lifespan of a cherry blossom usually lasts from 7 to 15 days, on average about 1 week. Depending on the type of flower and the weather conditions, the lifespan of cherry blossoms varies. Cherry blossom season usually falls in March or April. Currently, cherry blossoms are blooming all over the world.
Cherry blossoms along a river in Kawazu, Japan
Cherry blossoms come in many varieties, from wild flowers growing in the mountains to those that have been carefully bred for human enjoyment.
Below are some pictures of cherry blossoms blooming around the world:
Birds perch on early blooming cherry blossoms in a park in Tokyo, Japan
At Ueno Park
A child plays among cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC
Cherry blossoms in a park in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang province
Cherry blossoms glow in the dawn light along the Tidal Basin in Washington
People enjoy cherry blossoms as they row boats on the Chidorigafuchi moat in Japan
Enjoy a beautiful day in the park during cherry blossom season in Tokyo, Japan
With the U.S. Capitol Building in the background, Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom are seen in the afternoon sun.
Tokyo Skytree seen behind cherry blossoms
Illuminated cherry trees along the Meguro River in Tokyo
Visitors fly kites during the annual Cherry Blossom Kite Festival near the U.S. Capitol building.
Walk along the Tidal Basin as cherry blossoms come into bloom in Washington, DC
People take photos among the cherry blossoms in bloom around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC
Walk along the Tidal Basin































