Flowering Cherry or Plum Trees
(Prunus spp.)
Life’s Fleeting Beauty
A Blossoming Tribute to Love and Remembrance
Flowering cherry and plum trees symbolize the beauty, fragility, and fleeting nature of life. Their delicate blossoms are a reminder to cherish every moment and celebrate the joy that loved ones bring into our lives.
Wild cherries and plums are small to medium-sized trees that produce fragrant, beautiful white flower clusters. One of the first groups of species to bloom, they add a flash of spring color to the forest.
Animals love the fruit as much as humans do, with at least 33 species of birds favoring plums and cherries along with squirrels, quail, raccoons, rabbits, opossum, and others. Cherries have been used for a number of medicinal purposes over the years and their wood is prized for its beautiful reddish-brown color.
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Planting a flowering cherry or plum tree in memory of someone special or to commemorate a milestone creates a breathtaking tribute that flourishes year after year.
Why Choose a Flowering Cherry/Plum?
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Symbol of life’s beauty – The brief yet stunning bloom cycle represents the preciousness of life and the importance of living in the moment
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Elegant blossoms – Produces soft white flowers that create a striking display each spring
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Supports pollinators – Attracts bees and butterflies, contributing to a thriving natural ecosystem
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Compact yet impactful – A graceful ornamental tree that brings beauty to any landscape
Your Tree, Forever Protected
At Remembrance Forest, every flowering cherry/plum tree planted is:
✔ Planted in a protected conservation area
✔ Cared for by habitat restoration experts
✔ Guaranteed for five years—if it does not survive, we will replant it
✔ Legally protected so it will never be logged, farmed, or developed