Sakura Watch May 10, 2025 - Last chance to see Sakura cherry blossoms before they all fall in High Park. As of today, most of the trees have passed Peak Bloom and are already losing their precious blossom petals. Some trees are near empty, showing only up to 15% of open blossoms, while others have clusters of white flowers across select branches or sections. Overall, the trees look more bare than full until you walk down towards Grenadier Pond and by the High Park Zoo. These areas were a bit slower and had a better selection of trees to enjoy. But don’t forget Fugenzo, the other late-blooming Sakura blossom, has also begun to open up. Let’s take a closer look!

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Less than 15% at the Sports fields

I first visited the Sports fields by the Bloor St entrance, where the trees have lost almost all their blossoms. I see only about 15% or less of the blossoms intact. Most are collections of small clusters on a few tree branches, as seen here. Since this was the first area to bloom, it makes sense that they are the first to fall. Here are some images showing off the Sports fields today:

Less than 25% in Cherry Hill

Walking over to Cherry Hill, we see a similar sight. Most beautiful cherry blossom petals have fallen, but some are still scattered amongst the branches, with a few clusters here and there. Overall, these trees show less than 25% of open blossoms. A few trees are exceptions as they are still relatively full, with the best one near the bottom of the hill, next to the Fugenzo blossom trees. The Fugenzo are the other variety of sakura blossoms you can find in High Park, and they usually bloom after the more famous white flowers have fallen. Here are some photos showing off Cherry Hill today:

50-70% Bloom by Grenadier Pond and the Dock

The trees along Grenadier Pond and the Dock are only fairing slightly better. They, too, have lost most of their blooms but look up into the upper portions of the trees, which are keeping more of their blossom clusters and branches intact. On average, these trees only show about 50% or less of their blossoms, but a few are closer to the 70% mark. You can find most Fugenzo trees along the path by the pond.

The light breeze from Lake Ontario creates a beautiful Hanafubuki—Japanese for a cherry blossom blizzard. As I filmed these trees here, you can see the petals gently being blown towards me, and believe me, it's a delightful experience in person. Please, please, do NOT shake the branches to do this, as this could ruin the trees for everyone who visits after you. Here are some photos by the pond today:

70% Bloom by the High Park Zoo and Adventure Playground

Jumping over to the other side of High Park, near the Zoo and Adventure Playground, is where you will find the last trees that are the closest to full bloom, as you will get this weekend. These trees are still holding on to 70% of their open blossoms, but here, too, the winds are slowly knocking down the petals. Other trees are showing less; like other areas, they have clusters or scattered full branches, the higher you look up.

Last chance to see cherry blossoms

As predicted, Peak Bloom, when trees showed 90-100% of open blossoms, lasted until May 9. Since then, precious white flower petals have been falling from the trees, with more and more to follow over this Mother’s Day weekend. This past week's calmer, warm, and sunny spring weather has helped keep the Sakura trees hold on to their blossoms. With a few trees still showing a good amount of Sakura cherry blossoms, they can only hold on until Tuesday, when rain returns, which will likely knock down any remaining blooms. So this weekend is the best chance for you to see them.

This now brings the 2025 Sakura cherry blossom season to a close. Thank you to everyone who watched, shared, and followed, and I look forward to seeing you again next year—I sincerely appreciate you all. As I develop new ideas to improve the site, I may continue to share other videos and shorts in the weeks ahead. I wish everyone a great summer and happy blossom watching!

Do Your Part to Help the Trees from Damage

As much fun as it is to get up close to enjoy the cherry blossoms truly, there are some who take it a bit too far and cause damage to the tree that can lead to irreparable harm so the trees can not protect themselves from insects and disease and eventually die. This leaves us with less mature trees to enjoy, so please, if you really want to enjoy the blossoms for many years to come, you need to do your part to help protect the trees and prevent any harm to them:

Don’t pick or break off any blossoms
Don’t pull down, shake or break off the branches
Don’t climb, sit or stand on the trunks or branches - the mature trees are very old and not strong enough to support the weight and stress of people, even small children!
Don’t leave any litter IN or around the trees - it’s so sad to see people putting their garbage in the hollow trunks of the older trees, which invites animals and other insects to nest inside and cause internal damage.
DO take photos without harming the trees
DO enjoy the blossoms and respect their immediate surroundings
DO remember that respecting the trees from root to branch will help everyone to enjoy the blooming trees for many years to come

Donate to Support The Cherry Blossoms

The City of Toronto now accepts donations to help maintain existing trees and plant future ones. See this link for details.
Read more details and information on the City of Toronto - Cherry Blossom Website

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Sakura Watch May 10, 2025 - Last chance to see sakura cherry blossoms before they all fall