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Cherries are small, round fruits that can be sweet or sour. They grow on trees that are also known for their flowers. Cherry trees grow all over the world in the places that do not get extreme heat or cold. Different types of a cherry tree produce sweet or sour cherries. Sweet-cherry trees are large. They reach up to eleven metres. Their fruit may be round or heart-shaped. Sweet cherries vary in colour from yellow or red to nearly black. People eat sweet cherries fresh or canned.
Cherry trees are very beautiful when they bloom. In many countries of the world there is a tradition to watch the cherry blossom in spring. It is a nice time to enjoy some fresh air and see some cherry flowers. The flowers may come in white and all shades of pink.
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