One of the earliest harbingers of spring is the cherry blossom tree (Prunus spp.), which bursts into pink and white clouds of cotton candy blossoms in March and April. They're celebrated at cherry ...

The predicted peak bloom dates are March 29 to April 1, according to NPS — though WUSA9's meteorologists predict April 2. The ...

Flowering plants like Japanese cherry blossoms provide important resources for insect pollinators but their flowering behaviour is shifting as our climate changes, potentially causing problems for the ...

Seattle’s most beloved sign of spring is just days away.

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation, Jim ...

In early February, the flowering of Japanese cherry trees marks the beginning of spring in Hawaii. Today, the annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival is celebrating these trees and the ancient Japanese ...