Is it Possible to Grow Cherry Blossoms Anywhere in the United States?

[julianne]

Among the different trees known to man, the Japanese cherry blossoms, known as Sakura in Japan, is one of the most beautiful. Although it is that beautiful, it doesn't seem to be grown in in most countries.

It certainly appears to be like any other tree with green leaf and flowers that bloom in season. so I was wondering if it is possible to grow the Japanese Sakura anywhere in the United States. If it's not possible, what's the reason for that?

[AlaskaHijinx]

My guess is a location's climate.  Take Alaska for example.  Juneau is located in southeast Alaska and is next to British Columbia, Canada.  The temperatures are fairly mild year round and snow doesn't stick along in the winter.  Not being someone with a green thumb, I would imagine that a cherry tree would have a chance at surviving there.  Move further north, however, say to Utqiavik (formerly known as Barrow) located way, way, way north at the top of the world, odds are good that the tree isn't going to survive the -50F temperatures that are common over the course of their long winter season.