Beware the buds of March: Why early tulips and cherry blossoms are a growing concern

Plants and flowers are sprouting early in some regions of Canada, with tulips already poking up in Ottawa, and cherry blossoms blooming in Vancouver. While some may be happy to see these early signs of spring, ecology and horticulture experts say the trend is related to our increasingly warming planet.

Beware the buds of March: Why early tulips and cherry blossoms are a growing concern
A person walks through a park with  cherry blossom trees in the background

Plants and flowers are sprouting early in some regions of Canada, with tulips already poking up in Ottawa, and cherry blossoms blooming in Vancouver. While some may be happy to see these early signs of spring, ecology and horticulture experts say the trend is related to our increasingly warming planet.