From the quiet corners of Park Square to the historic grounds of Kirkstall Abbey, the fleeting ‘Sakura’ season has turned urban streets into floral tunnels, providing a much-needed splash of colour after a long winter.
Saturday’s bright spells saw photographers and locals alike heading to hotspots such as Golden Acre Park and the University of Leeds campus to capture the delicate petals.
While the blossoms are notoriously short-lived (often lasting only a week or two), this weekend’s display showed the city at its most picturesque, with snowfalls of pink petals already starting to carpet the pavements.
Whether it’s the iconic rows of trees in Potternewton Park or the hidden gems tucked away near Leeds Minster, the blossom trail is a reminder of the city's hidden green beauty.
If you haven't made it out yet, let our gallery of Saturday's best blooms take you on a virtual tour of Leeds in its springtime finest.
1. Cherry Blossoms in bloom in Leeds
Blue skies and pink leaves - the Cherry Blossoms in bloom at The Grove, Ilkley. | Steve Riding
2. Cherry Blossoms in bloom in Leeds
Shoppers make their way through the 'pink archways' of The Grove in Ilkley. | Steve Riding
3. Cherry Blossoms in bloom in Leeds
The blossoming has also started at Pudsey Park as spring approaches. | Steve Riding
4. Cherry Blossoms in bloom in Leeds
A young family getting up close and personal at the Cherry Blossoms in bloom at The Japanese Garden in Horsforth Hall Park. | Steve Riding
5. Cherry Blossoms in bloom in Leeds
The budding new Cherry Blossoms are looking to bloom into the next generation's incredible visages. | Steve Riding
6. Cherry Blossoms in bloom in Leeds
Leeds city centre is also dotted with the sight of Cherry Blossoms between the industrial landscape. | Steve Riding