Flowering Cherries at BBG

What is Hanami?

Hanami at BBG is a month-long celebration from April 3 to May 2 that celebrates the Japanese cultural tradition of enjoying each moment of the cherry blossom season.

Sakura Matsuri Festival

The celebration of Hanami culminates in the two-day Sakura Matsuri cherry blossom festival, the nation’s largest event in a public garden. Visitors of all ages can enjoy music, workshops, and crafts.

Cherry Blossom Time-lapse

This time-lapse was created by Dave Allen, BBG's Web Manager, from over 3,000 digital photos, one taken every 3 minutes from April 18 to April 26, 2008, of Brooklyn Botanic Garden's famed Cherry Walk. The music is by Jon Solo, a Brooklyn-based musician and producer.


Cherry Tree Collection

Learn where all the flowering cherry trees are located within BBG and how you can tell them apart.

Stages of Bloom

Get a close-up view as BBG’s cherry trees go from buds to beautiful blossoms.

CherryWatch Blossom Status Map

Last updated: Tuesday, April 27, 2010.


Map Key

  • Pre Bloom
    Buds present, but no petals showing yet.
  • First Bloom
    Most buds starting to open; some flowers have appeared.
  • Peak Bloom
    Big, full flowers on the entire tree!
  • Post Peak
    The show is almost over; most petals have fallen to the ground.

Hours

Tuesday–Friday:
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed Mondays

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Admission

Members: Free
Adults: $8
Seniors (65 and over): $4
Students with a valid ID: $4
Children under 12: Free

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Directions

900 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225

2 train 3 train B train Q train 4 train 5 train S train
B or Q to Prospect Park
2 or 3 to Eastern Parkway

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