Hillsboro, Oregon
The city street is lined with cherry trees that blossom in the spring and produce stone fruit.
The leaves are dropping today, brought on by a 3 day heat wave without rain.
On one tree you can notice the gradual change of color as the fruit ripens.
When the fruit becomes bright red, give a branch a shake and take a bitter sweet taste test. 🙂
Making cherries a part of your diet can have health benefits because they are packed with nutrition. They are also an anti-inflammatory, support heart health, are rich in vitamin C, and aid in digestion. The sweeter the cherry the more sugar it holds.
Nice to have cherry trees right there. I was just thinking it’s been a long time since I’ve eaten any cherries, but they are so good. 🙂