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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.