Cherry Blossoms (April 2010) | Newark, New Jersey
Cherry Blossoms
Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey hosts the largest blossom festival in the United States every April (yes, even bigger than Washington, D.C).
It was the first county park opened for public use in The United States.
You can read more about Branch Brook Park.
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52 Comments
Leslie Harris (de Limon)
I think Cherry Blossoms have to be one the most beautiful trees! 🙂
Stopping by from SITS!
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@Leslie Limon — they are really beautiful, aren't they? Thanks for stopping by!
catsynth
The cherry blossoms can be quite intense (but beautiful) in the spring.
caite
I grew up within walking distance of Branch Brook Park and was probably there at least once a week.
Sleding in the winter, cherry blossoms, ice skating rink, watching my uncle play soccer…lots of NJ memories!
eileeninmd
Your header photo is beautiful. the Cherry Blossoms are just gorgeous! Happy WW!
LifeRamblings
those are such glorious cherry blossoms.
DrillerAA09
Outstanding photo set. Have a wonderful Wordless Wednesday
Anonymous
gorgeous shots of those cherry blossoms!
Unknown
I love Cherry Blossoms. I'm from NJ too! Well technically I'm from New York but we moved here a few years ago after I got married
Lynne
Nice shots! Thanks for visiting my blog, but I'd love to know how you found me!
This year was the first year we had heard about the cherry blossoms. Too bad for us that they bloomed earlier due to our warm weather and they were almost done when we arrived. Next year I will keep a closer watch on the whole blooming process and try to catch them at their peak!
http://www.rickandlynne.com/lynne
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@catsynth — yes, they're intense but very beautiful.
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@caite — Branch Brook Park is beautiful. I know people hear the work "Newark" and think it is all ugly, but that's just so not true. Men play bocce there, and everyone sits on the grass underneath all the beautiful trees and relaxes.
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@eileeninmd — Thank you. I just had this vision of a close-up of cherry blossoms as my header.
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@Life Ramblings — thank you so much.
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@Driller AA09 — Outstanding? thank you. I plan to work hard on my photography skills.
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@And Miles to Go — thank you!
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@Eclipsed — well if you live here we'll consider you a New Jerseyan!
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@Lynne — there is such a short time frame for the blossoms. Some of them hadn't really started blooming yet when I was there. It's hard to time it right!
gtyyup
Gorgeous, gorgeous…probably the only reason I'd like to visit the East. Thanks for sharing!
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@gtyyup — You're welcome. Thanks for visiting!
Bean Sprouts
Beautiful, I sure miss Jersey. Colorado is pretty, but just not the same.
Marice
oh my! Cherry Blossoms are really beautiful! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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@Bean Sprouts — Oh, I was in Colorado in March. Very pretty.
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@Marice — Thanks!
Anonymous
I grew up in Nutley so i've seen how pretty Branch Brook Park is firsthand on many occasions. Good memories! 🙂
Ms. Understood
Gorgeous. Gorgeous. Gorgeous!!! I love cherry blossoms. They are an awesome backdrop for photos and are so pretty to look at. I didn't know that somewhere else had a bigger display than DC, but clearly y'all actually have a center dedicated to it. We don't, LOL. Great photos.
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@Saucy B — yes, it's a beautiful park!
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@Ms. Understood — yes, it's beautiful. I've yet to attend the cherry blossom festival in D.C. I definitely want to go someday.
Diana
Wowwwwwww, beautiful! I love cherry trees. My grandparents had one in their backyard and they let me help pick cherries a few times. Great memories with the cherry tree! Thank you for sharing those gorgeous photos!
Visiting from SITS! Have a blessed and beautiful day!
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@Diana — They are so beautiful, aren't they? Thanks for visiting!
Carver
Those are gorgeous cherry blossoms and great shots.
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@Carver — thank you so much!
Anonymous
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I love cherry blossoms.
Unknown
What a beautiful place to visit! The trees are amazing.
Stopping from SITS!
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@Amy — they are lovely. Thanks for visiting!
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JDaniel4's Mom — it's a beautiful park all year round.
PRIMERICA FREEDOM FIGHTERS
LOVELY!! I was so lucky to be there this April (my uncle lives in Belleville!) and I was floored at how beautiful it was. It had been 10 years since I'd seen it last and there's nothing quite like it…thanks for the memory!!
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@~*~Eneida~*~ — you are so welcome!
DeniseinVA
I am glad you shared this post about the cherry blossom festival. Your photos were wonderful.
Thanks also for stopping by and wishing me a happy birthday the other day. I appreciated it very much.
An English Girl Rambles
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@Denise — thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
heavenisabookstore
So beautiful!! Incredible colors.
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@heavenisabookstore — I love the different colors!
Carolyn
Just found your blog (via your comment on Rachel Cotterill, I think) — it looks great and your header is beautiful.
I'm originally from northern NJ and have posted a number of times about my home town of Ho-Ho-Kus on my blog. I look forward to exploring your blog and reading much more about my home state.
Cheers from Australia.
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@Carolyn — thanks so much for visiting! Great to hear from another New Jerseyan. I just checked out your blog and it sounds interesting — a Jersey girl in Sydney and Paris. I can't wait to read more!
Janet
These pictures are gorgeous. I just love cherry blossoms.
Thanks so much for your nice comment on my blog. Yes, you really are my first follower! I just started this blog about a week ago. Tell all of your friends to stop by!
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@Janet — I'm pleased to be your first follower! Thanks for stopping by. I agree, the cherry blossoms are beautiful.
Ali @ Honey and Maple Syrup
I'm moving to NJ in 8 weeks so I will have to remember to check this out next year!
Joe Zanghi
Cherry Hill has a two-mile avenue of blossoming cherry trees! If you love cherry blossoms – go to this site for some great photos!
http://www.cherryblossomsincherryhillnj.yolasite.com
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I hope you have visited! It's beautiful!
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That looks gorgeous!
Joseph G. Zanghi
CHERRY HILL'S CHERRY BLOSSOM ATTRACTION:
See two scenic drive through videos (below) of a two-mile avenue of blossoming cherry trees on Chapel Avenue, Cherry Hill, NJ
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This version driving West on Chapel Avenue toward Haddonfield Road in Cherry Hill, NJ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR_q_06u88g
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This version driving East on Chapel Avenue toward Kings Highway in Cherry Hill, NJ.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVOH-6AnsII
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