Plant for April | Blossom Trees
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Blossom Trees
It’s a great time of year to see the different varieties of trees that have beautiful blossoms. From the white flowers of a Blackthorn to the delicate tinge of pink on Apple blossom and the stunning pink flowers of a cherry tree, you'll see plenty of varieties of blossom around the UK this Spring and early summer. And of course, not forgetting February’s plant for the month Dogwood.
Looking after your blossom trees
Once your tree is in flower, feed it with fish, blood and bone fertiliser and keep it watered. If the weather is favourable the blossom could last three or four weeks.
Hanami
In Japan this time of year they have a festival called Hanami where they welcome spring with celebrations tracking the blossoms opening from the south of the country to the north.
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