We have two flowering cherry trees in our yard – a weeping cherry and a regular cherry.

Weeping cherry trees are believed to have originated in China and were first cultivated in Japan in the 8th century as ornaments for the homes of royalty in Kyoto.

There are only a few instances in the ancient historical record concerning cherry trees. There are strong suggestions that the cherry tree originated in the territories of Asia Minor near the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Other suggestions that the cherry trees were used in the Greek and Roman cultures come from literary historians.

These add a bright pink color to our woodlot each May.

By the time they are finished blooming the falling petals coat the lawn below them.

These trees were planted in honor of our fathers. Daddy High particularly liked weeping cherry trees, so we planted it in his memory. The other is in memory of my Dad.