It’s the middle of February, right?
So, fake cherry…
…and real:
Yes, the global warming, but not that much, not yet anyway.
(Oh, I’m afraid your “cherry tree” will be quite purple when your friends arrive, in March.)
Myself, I can’t tell them apart when they start blossoming, ‘cept for knowing the approximate time of year.
Patience, your real cherry blossoms are just around the corner…