Cherry trees are mostly known for their fruit. However, cherries are grown not only as crops. Beautiful flowers that blossom on a cherry tree and their beautiful scent are the factors making a cherry tree a popular plant occurring quite frequently in parks and other green belts, where they are used as ornamental plants. The colors that are characteristic for cherries range from snow-white to shocking pink – it depends on a particular species and variety. Cherries are most common in Eastern Asia.