12 beautiful photographs of blossom in Yorkshire

One of the finest indications that winter is on its way out is the spectacular display of blossom around the green spaces of the county. Most people associate spring blossom to the imported cherry blossom which is the national flower of Japan, however blossom is the term given to a cluster of flowers that bloom on any plant - so people include magnolia, hawthorn and blackthorn as “blossoming” varieties.

The most famous example of cherry blossom in Yorkshire is undoubtedly the The Stray in the centre of Harrogate. The tree lined avenues that criss-cross the 200 acres of grassland in the heart of the spa town turn into an explosion of pink in Spring.

This is in addition to the daffodils and crocus displays that are abundant across the green spaces and parks across Yorkshire.

Have you spotted any fine displays of blossom in Yorkshire? Send them to us ay photos@yorkshirelife.co.uk

The Stray, Harrogate (Image: Rob McEwen)

Cherry Blossom, Addingham (Image: Phil Moon)

Cherry Blossom, Hull (Image: Mike Redhead)

Harrogate Blossom (Image: Philip Doncaster)

Reflection of Cherry Blossom, Harrogate Stray (Image: Gordon Ratcliffe)

Blossom bench, Harrogate (Image: Philip Doncaster)

Blossom by the White Lion Pub, Hebden Bridge (Image: Rebecca Greenwood)

Cherry Blossom alongside Tewit Well on Harrogate Stray (Image: Gordon Ratcliffe)

Cherry Blossom in East Yorkshire (Image: Mike Redhead)

Cherry Blossom in front of York Station and Hotel (Image: Gordon Ratcliffe)

Cherry Blossom in Rydings Park, Brighouse (Image: Gordon Ratcliffe)

Cherry Blossom in York with pleasure boats on the River Ouse (Image: Gordon Ratcliffe)