Vancouver Cherry Blossom FestivalPresented by
Akebono cherry trees have reached peak bloom in downtown Vancouver. It’s a lovely time for a walk.
Want to know more about Vancouver cherry trees? Join our free Cherry Talks and Walks starting this Sunday April 7.
At the end of Denman street, when you stroll on the seawall towards waterfront, a Whitcomb cherry tree catches your attention with its purple-pink flowers.
A nearby downtown high-rise building creates an interesting background for photos.
This Whitcomb cherry tree is located between the parking lot and the seawall so it’s accessible by car, foot, and bicycle. The tree is about 50% bloomed, so dont’t wait too long to visit. Petals should begin to fall within 7-10 days.
To locate cherry trees in your neighborhood, check the VCBF Neighborhood maps
Photos: Jessica Tremblay
You might also like: pictures of this location in 2014.
It was a lovely day to go cherry-blossom viewing today: the sun was finally out. Pink blossoms and blue sky are what you want to see at this time of year!
I saw this Whitcomb cherry tree, located between the seawall and the parking lot on Bayshore/Denman. It’s starting to bloom nicely.
From a different angle: the cherry tree is planted near a skyrise.
Whitcomb cherry blossoms in front of a skyscrapper in Vancouver. So pretty!
The tree is still budding, which means plenty more blossoms to come.
This tree is definitely worth a visit on a sunny day.
To learn to identify whitcomb cherry trees (and 54 other varieties of cherry blossom in Vancouver), get your copy of Ornamental cherries in Vancouver.