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cherry blossom
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cherry blossom

Prunus serrulata

Honeybees forage on cherry blossoms for nectar and pollen in early spring, aiding post-winter colony development; peak bloom aligns with April in temperate regions; ornamental varieties with double flowers may produce less nectar per bloom but trees still support bees effectively.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
BloomMarch–April
USDA zones5-8
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeEastern Asia
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