Cherry blossoms set to bloom soon at Ohio University

It is once again time to welcome spring with Ohio University’s nationally recognized cherry blossom trees. The trees should begin blooming toward the end of March or first week of April.

The Ohio University Cherry Blossoms website is posting regular updates and photos of the trees this spring as they are preparing to bloom. All members of the OHIO community are encouraged to check the site regularly to watch the progress.

The cherry blossom trees will be in bloom soon, and lights will be placed around the trees starting on March 27 in the evening hours.

Also, OHIO’s Japanese Language and Culture student association will be celebrating the Sakura Matsuri on March 28 near the Friendship Park Pavillion from noon – 4pm. The term Sakura refers to the cherry blossom trees and their flowers which symbolize spring, beauty, and the fleeting nature of life. Please consider joining JLCA or just spending some time under the trees, an enduring gift from OHIO’s partner Chubu University. 

In addition to the spectacular cherry blossom trees, OHIO also has many other flowering trees that will be blooming soon this spring on the scenic campus. These trees include redbud, dogwood, pear, crabapple and magnolia trees. 

For additional information on the cherry blossom trees, and to see images of the trees blooming in previous years, please visit www.ohio.edu/cherry-blossoms.