Morristown's Cherry Blossoms Rank Among Best In NJ

MORRISTOWN, NJ — If you're looking for breathtaking springtime sights, Morris Township, according to the state tourism division, has some of the best cherry blossom trees New Jersey has to offer.

The top 12 cherry blossom locations in the Garden State were ranked by Visit New Jersey. The list, which was made public on Wednesday, included the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, which ranked as number two.

Located at 353 E Hanover Ave, Morristown, the arboretum is open daily, from 8 a.m. until sunset throughout the year. The Joseph F. Haggerty Education Center is open daily from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The 124 acres of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum provide a peaceful setting for learning, exploration, and celebration.

The woodlands, meadows, gardens, and unique collections of trees and shrubs that surround a Colonial Revival mansion offer a perfect setting for leisurely enjoyment as well as offering educational and scientific exploration.

Cherry trees and cherry blossoms are closely related. But the former gets planted to yield fruit, while cherry blossoms create a springtime spectacle.

The top-12 list comes from Visit New Jersey — run by the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism.