""What's really unique about these cherry trees is they flower in a huge burst, like all the flowers open just at once, within a day or so. It's an absolutely unbelievable flower display.""
""If there's a very mild winter, the buds aren't ready to respond to warmer temperatures. Instead of flowers opening over just days, they open up over the course of a couple of weeks.""
""That change leaves cherry trees looking 'kind of bedraggled,' with just a 'scattering' of flowers, meaning they never reach 'peak bloom,' where 80% of their flowers open at once.""
Cherry blossoms, particularly the yoshino variety, are experiencing delayed blooming due to milder winters caused by climate change. A study indicates that these delays can extend flowering by up to 32 days. The lack of cold weather prevents the trees from exiting dormancy, resulting in less dramatic displays. Instead of blooming in a short, spectacular burst, flowers open over weeks, leading to a less vibrant appearance. This change could significantly impact tourism in areas famous for cherry blossoms.
Read at Fast Company
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