The summer climate and the soil in Door County makes it the perfect place to grow cherries. We’re pretty used to the idea of Door County cherries, but sometimes people forget that means that we also get a beautiful cherry blossom season before the cherries are ripe and ready to pick. There are orchards up and down the peninsula, though those are farther north tend to do best with growing cherries. And as we head into Spring, you will want to plan a trip to go see the beautiful cherry trees as they start to blossom.
Right now, we’re out of season for cherry blossoms, but we’re darn close. The cherries tend to be ripe for picking between mid-July and mid-August, meaning prime blossom season is right around the corner.
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The full blossom season is expected in mid-May. That’s when the trees are full of the stunning blossoms.
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When full bloom happens, there’s nothing like it.
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The trees are beautiful and fragrant and sometimes it feels like they go on for miles.
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The different types of cherries have blossoms of different colors.
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It’s a stunning and unique time to be in Door County, as everything wakes up after a long winter and starts to come alive.
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When the bloom happens, it only lasts for about two weeks, so you’ll want to act quickly. Visit Door County keeps a bloom report on their website, so you can make sure you’ve got the most up-to-date information.
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As beautiful and fragrant as they are, did you know you can also eat cherry blossoms? The flowers are edible and can be made into all kinds of delicious things, including ice cream!
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There are more than 200 types of cherry blossoms. The trees first came to the US from Japan as a diplomatic gift.
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The Niagara Escarpment and the way glaciers moved through this area make the soil unique and perfectly situated to grow fruit - it’s why Door County has become an interesting viticulture area in the US.
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The Takesimensis variety, known for its white flowers, is actually more common than you might think in the U.S.
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Lautenbach’s and Seaquist Orchards are two places that are open to visitors during cherry blossom season.
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And when you’re done admiring all the beautiful cherry trees in blossom …
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… make plans to come back to pick your own cherries.
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Have you been up to Door County to view the cherry blossoms? Let us know about it in the comments!
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Looking for another unique crop in Door County? Check out this amazing lavender field.
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