When rot takes root, a limb — or sometimes the entire tree — might need to be removed. Four of the 19 trees on Cherry Lane were taken down in 2023, and were then replaced by 30-year-old Kwanzans.

Growing a cherry blossom bonsai tree is a rewarding ... Water the tree regularly, but be careful not to overwater it. Bonsai trees are prone to root rot if they are left in standing water for ...