A cherry-blossom blizzard carpeted the city in pink on Friday. /VCG Photo

With spring gone, strong wind and rain made the petals fall of the trees. /VCG Photo

City dwellers were attracted by the scenery. /VCG Photo

Planted in imperial gardens, cherry trees have been cultivated in China for more than 2,000 years, according to Zhang Zuoshuang, a former official at the Botanical Society of China. /VCG Photo