The trees are in bloom!

It's spring in Memphis and that means the flowering trees are in bloom. First came the tulip trees.

Now the cherry trees are in full blossom. People spend a lot of money to fly to Washington, D.C. to see the cherry Blossoms. We have an excellent collection of Japanese/Asian cherry trees right here in Memphis, on aptly named Cherry Road. These beautiful trees will only be in full blossom for another few days. If you want to see them just drive down that section of Cherry Road that runs between Park Avenue and Southern right next to the botanical gardens. Another spot for cherry tree viewing is Memorial Park on Poplar in East Memphis. They have several cherry trees right up next to Poplar - nothing like Cherry Road but still a nice collection. You don't have to drive or fly to Washington to admire the cherry trees. You've got them right here.

Next up will be the dogwood trees. They are just starting to bloom out and will be really pretty for the next month or so. Enjoy spring in Memphis!