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Look but don’t touch: Damaging the city’s blooming cherry trees could land you a hefty fine

Social media posts show fans of the blossoms climbing and tugging on branches. The city reminds people to be respectful with the popular trees.

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Cherry Blossoms

A cherry blossom fan poses for a photo at U of T’s Robarts Library late last month. The city offers a list of locations to see the annual blooms including at High Park, Edwards Gardens, Trinity Bellwoods Park and Woodbine Park.


Cherry blossom fans are being urged to keep a respectful distance from the Sakura trees — or face a $300 fine.

After social media posts showing admirers of the blooms climbing and tugging on branches, the City of pc28¹ÙÍøis reminding people to be respectful of the trees during their popular spring bloom.

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Anastasia Blosser

Anastasia Blosser is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star’s radio room in Toronto. Reach her via email: ablosser@thestar.ca

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