Cherry Blossoms in Brisbane

CHERRY BLOSSOM SEASON HAS NOW FINISHED FOR 2023 - but will return in August 2024.

An amazing flush of pink is awash over the cherry blossom tree in the tranquil Japanese Garden at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, and it's an absolute must-visit this weekend.

With the flowering window of the cherry tree quite short (just a few weeks), you won’t want to leave it too long to check out this annual pop of pink.

For those with green thumbs and who are horticulturally inclined, this stunning Millennium Cherry (Prunus ‘Yvonne Matthies’) is a hybrid of the Wild Cherry (P. avium) and the Formosan Cherry (P. campanulata). And, for those who are keen birdwatchers, you'll find plenty of delightful blue-face honeyeaters (Entomyzon cyanotis) flitting from branch to branch, getting their fill of nectar.

If you’ve got plenty of time, why not enjoy more of the 56-hectare green expanse and explore all the delights on offer in the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens precinct.

Take the kids on the Hide ‘n’ Seek Children’s Trail, visit the Kitchen in the Garden, get hot and steamy in the Tropical Display Dome, or keep the cherry theme going and reflect on the magic and skill of the miniature plants and displays in the nearby Bonsai House.

If this has left a wanton desire to travel to Japan, our feature on discovering Japan’s hidden gems is just what you’re looking for. Read the full article HERE.  

By Danella Perrins