Home - April 17, 2002 In the second half of the day, the sun returned to Vancouver after an approximate 10-day absence from the city. The Yoshino trees in many areas are already beyond their flowering peak, while in a few other areas they are still in full bloom or even still approaching it. At the same time, most Shirotae, Takasago and Taihaku trees have reached full bloom.

Close to False Creek Community Centre 17 April 2002 These relatively large Yoshino trees at Granville Island have just passed their flowering peak.

Vancouver Museum 17 April 2002 The Yoshino trees in front of Vancouver Museum are now in full bloom.

Creelman Avenue, between Chestnut and Arbutus Street 17 April 2002 Several Takasago trees like the one on the left can be found along Creelman Street in Kitsilano. They alternate with plum trees which are not in bloom anymore.

Kitsilano Beach Park 17 April 2002 The large Yoshino trees at the Yew Street entrance to Kitsilano Beach Park are already producing beautiful blizzards of petals.

Kitsilano Beach Park 17 April 2002 Also these five Yoshino trees have already passed their flowering peak.

Kitsilano Beach Park 17 April 2002 The Kanzan Cherry flowering season is about to start. The picture shows some developing Kanzan blossoms.