The storm, in northwestern Ontario, had winds that gusted to 160 kilometres an hour. It knocked down trees in an area over 1,500 square kilometres in size. Although this storm cost logging companies millions of dollars in lost lumber, it did create openings in the forest floor. These openings in disturbances to the soil allow saplings and seedlings to find sunlight and space to grow. Most trees have male and female flowers as separate structures and must rely on wind for pollination.
Fertilization can take place if insects and birds can be encouraged to visit the flowers.
This is why the flowers of the cherry tree have a sweet nectar and large white flowers that give off a pleasant fragrance. Insects like wasps and bees help pollinate cherry trees.