This Akebono cherry tree located outside Burrard sky train station (facing Robson street) is starting to bloom.
It’s a great location to take pictures of budding blossoms but it’s essential that you go in the morning to catch the morning sun (otherwise the tree will be shaded by nearby buildings).
The light was just perfect this morning at 9.30am.
The cherry tree is mostly buds at the moment, but if you have a good zoom on your camera you can do closeups of fully formed blossoms.
These budding cherry blossoms will delight visitors in a few days!
Photography tips: great location to catch budding Akebono cherry blossoms. A few blossoms are also open. It’s essential to visit in the morning before the tree get shaded by neighboring buildings. (These pictures were taken at 9.30am).
Cherry blossom viewing tip: wait 5-7 days to visit this location (the blossoms will be fully formed then).
Did you know? This Akebono cherry tree was planted by VCBF Director Linda Poole in March 2006. Look how tall it has grown since!
