Branch Brook’s original cherry blossom trees were planted in the 1920s — at one point, 2,500 trees bloomed each year. By 2006, the number had dwindled due to aging trees.

Cherry blossom season is finally here As the Washington, D.C. cherry blossoms reached their peak for 2025, trees around New York and New Jersey were starting to bloom.

These 30-minutes talks will include information about the history of Essex County Branch Brook Park and its signature Cherry Blossom trees. No reservations are needed.

I visited Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey, during its spring Cherry Blossom Festival. The park has around 5,200 Japanese cherry trees, compared to around 3,800 in Washington DC.

Deep in the heart of Newark's historic Branch Brook Park, something spectacular is taking root. It's not just another cherry blossom tree, although those beauties surely command attention every ...