The plant sends out new, more fibrous roots in the soil mass to be moved. This increases the number of roots to support the tree or shrub after the move, reducing transplant shock and increasing ...

With the right variety, location, and care, you can successfully grow and harvest delicious cherries in your backyard.

Once they are established, tree roots will be in the top two feet of soil extending to what is called the dripline and beyond, which can be up to 2 to 3 times the width of the tree’s crown.

Some of the cherry trees that line the Tidal Basin are estimated to be over 100 years old. They have survived rising sea levels and the soil around their roots being trampled by millions of people.

Fickling says they always try to make sure the festival dates include the average peak bloom date, which is March 23. This year, a lot of the cherry blossom trees are blooming quicker.

The U.S. National Arboretum announced Tuesday that clippings from the original cherry tree on the Tidal Basin rooted into self-sustaining plants that could one day be replanted. See photos of ...