There are many cherry trees for different climates, but for those in temperate areas, this species provides year-round ...

Young king cherry trees growing in Jecheon, South Korea. Mr. Shin’s group hopes to replace all of the country’s Yoshinos by 2050. Scientists have since debunked that theory.

The Okame cherry variety does flower in February. “They're more darker pink than the regular Yoshino cherry tree, the regular Yoshino has a more white color to it,” he said.