Picture of the Day: Kanzan Cherry Blossoms

They look like deep pink popcorn on trees

Cherry blossom season isn't over yet in Vancouver!

A second wave of cherry trees are blooming now, featuring kanzan cherry blossoms that are a deeper pink in colour and appear in bunches, like popcorn popping up on the branches.  

Cherry blossoms continue to bloom

This type of tree was developed in the Edo period in Japan as a result of many hybrids. It is a deciduous tree that grows well in cold regions, making it popular in Europe and North America.

Each year I learn a bit more about cherry blossoms and have a greater appreciation for them!