On closer inspection, the center of each flower — the pistil — had turned pitch black, as if charred. The unseasonal spring ...

The Chicago Park District is inviting Chicagoans to come out and see the blooming of more than 190 cherry trees at Jackson Park, with twenty new trees planted since the last full bloom in 2020.

After a few years of underwhelming results due to inconsistent weather conditions, cherry blossom trees at Jackson Park come back at full swing.

There's a lot to consider when choosing a tree to plant in your Midwestern yard, but you'll want to make sure this species doesn't feature on your list.