Sakura Watch May 6, 2025 - Ep 9 - Peak Bloom continues, but some blossom petals begin to fall

Sakura Watch May 6, 2025 - Ep 9 - Peak Bloom continues, but some blossom petals begin to fall in High Park today. Starting at the Sports fields by the Bloor St entrance, the trees here are now showing less than 70% of their bloom as the flowers give way to the wind and gently float to the ground. Empty stems and leaves are slowly replacing the blooms in this area. On Cherry Hill, we see a similar story unfolding. What was in peak bloom this past weekend is now also beginning to shed its precious blossom petals and showing only about 75% or less. The area has always been known to attract large crowds, as it has the largest collection of trees in the park. Sometimes it even attracts some musical blossom fans to truly set the mood on a warm spring evening.  An added bonus is that the Magnolia trees are also in peak bloom across from Grenadier Cafe and atop Cherry Hill. The trees along Grenadier Pond and the Dock were slower to bloom, so they continue to hold on to their Peak Bloom. The trees along the pond edge are showing between 90-100% open blossoms. This makes it worth the walk, as these trees will offer you more time to enjoy their beautiful canopy of white goodness before they begin to fall by the weekend. If you travel to the other side of High Park, near the Zoo and Adventure Playground, you will be rewarded with the Peak Bloom. These trees show 95-100% open blossoms and should last until the weekend. This area is always the last to bloom in the park, so enjoy them while you can. When you visit, it's essential to respect the trees, their surroundings and the wildlife throughout the park by following these tips: Don't pick, pull or break off blossoms Don't pull down or shake the branches Don't climb, sit or stand on the branches Don't leave litter IN or around the trees Do respect the trees, surrounding areas and wildlife Please note that vehicles are not allowed to enter the park on weekends and starting Monday, May 5, during the Peak Bloom. Your best bet is walking, biking, or using TTC or other alternatives. The Peak Bloom began on May 3 by the Sports fields and Cherry Hill but now petals are starting to fall. Today, the trees by Grenadier Pond, the Zoo, and the Adventure Playground are the ones in Peak Bloom. With a fair weather forecast for the rest of the week, we should continue to enjoy the last of the Peak Bloom until May 9. Unfortunately, there won’t be as much to enjoy for Mother’s Day this weekend. Watch for more updates soon. ———————— Website - https://www.SakuraInHighPark.com Sign Up for the newsletter: https://www.sakurainhighpark.com/subs... Connect and follow me on: Facebook -   / sakuracherryblossomshighpark   Instagram -   / sakurahighpark   Twitter -   / sakurahighpark   #sakurawatch #highparkcherryblossom #highpark