Results: Cherry Blossom Trees
Published on 09/26/2018
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A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura after the Japanese. Japan has three great cherry blossom trees: Miharu Takizakura in Fukushima, Usuzumizakura in Gifu and Jindaizakura in Yamanashi. Usuzumizakura is an ancient cherry tree located in the beautiful mountains of Neo village in Gifu Prefecture. The tree is an Edohigan sakura and is one of Japan's oldest at over 1,500 years old. It is believed to have been planted by Emperor Keitai in the 6th century. Are you familiar with the cherry blossom trees of Japan?
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There are cherry blossom trees in the following countries: 4.1 Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States. Have you seen one in person?
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Here are some interesting facts about cherry blossoms. (List #1) Choose the ones you know:
While D.C. is one of the most popular places to travel during Cherry Blossom season, you can also see the pretty pink blooms at the following locations: around Boston's Charles River, the Capitol Mall in Salem, Oregon, the Cherry Blossom Walk in Nashville, Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ, the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, the University of Washington in Seattle, the Dallas Arboretum, and throughout several orchards in the Traverse, Michigan area.
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The flower petals are edible.
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Cherry blossoms are Japan's national flower.
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Cherry blossom ice cream is a real thing.
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Picnicking beneath cherry blossom trees is a Japanese tradition.
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Peak bloom is usually around April 4.
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Cherry trees can be huge.
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"Hanami" picnics are arguably more spectacular at night.
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Cherry blossom festivals celebrate more than just spring. It's likely that you've been to a cherry blossom festival before. According to the National Cherry Blossom Festival in D.C., the flower is celebrated as a symbol for the friendship between Japan and the U.S.
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U.S. cherry blossom trees date back to 1912.
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Here are some interesting facts about cherry blossoms. (List #2) Choose the ones you know:
Japan had tried to send over cherry blossoms once before.
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Bloom predictions can't be made too far in advance.
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They make up the best-selling fragrance in the U.S.
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In Japan, this is the most iconic view of cherry blossoms, with Mount Fuji in the background.
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In the U.S., we most often associate cherry blossoms with our nation's capital.
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Neither D.C. nor Japan hold the title of "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World." Rather, it's Macon, Georgia, which is home to 300,000-plus Yoshino cherry blossom trees. While these trees obviously are not native to the South, William A. Fickling Sr., a local realtor, discovered one in his own backyard in 1949. On a business trip to Washington, D.C., he learned more about cherry blossoms and sought to bring more to his hometown.
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Cherry blossoms are said to be native to the Himalayas.
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There are 200 different varieties of cherry blossom.
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They aren't always pink. The Takesimensis variety, known for its white flowers, is actually more common than you might think in the U.S. Other blossoms change colors throughout the blooming period, such as Ukon, which go from greenish yellow to white before turning pink.
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Each tree may only bloom for up to a week.
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There is much symbolism with the cherry blossom, in literature, art, in China and Japan. Check off the items that you know:
In Japan, People enjoy viewing cherry blossoms with music, dance, food, and sake, it thought to be the rebirth or the beginning
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The flowers are celebrated as heralds of spring and nature's revival after the cold winter.
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The way the Japanese revere the cherry blossom borders on worship. People flock to parks, river banks, and temples, in the millions, to practice hanami, accompanied by snacks and drinks.
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As early as in the Heian period (794-1185), this practice was common to members of the imperial court. Aristocrats would gather in the imperial gardens underneath the cherry trees. There they drank warmed sake, got drunk on the beauty of the scenery, and composed poems.
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In China, the flower is associated with female beauty and dominance, as well as feminine sexuality
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Within the Chinese herbal traditions, the cherry blossom is often a symbol of love and passion.
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Cherry blossom tattoos and their meanings have several different associations. While many people render the soft pink flowers as an ode to spring and hearken their arrival at festivals throughout the country
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Finally, here are the 12 most popular cherry blossom recipes. Check off the ones you like to try:
Hanami Dango is an iconic tri-color sweet for cherry blossom viewing in Japan. These dumplings are made with sweetened rice flour (or sometimes with the combination of glutinous rice flour).
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Cherry Blossom Cookies are not only pretty to look at, but they are delicious! Enjoy crispy and buttery cookies with salt pickled cherry blossoms, decorate the side of cookies with sparkling sugar for an elegant look and taste.
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Cherry Blossom Milk Pudding! The soft silky pudding simply melts in your mouth and the top cherry blossom jelly/jello layer is sweet and a bit salty, and blends perfectly with the milk pudding base.
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Another iconic dessert for cherry blossom viewing is Sakura Mochi. Chewy mochi with sweet red bean paste (anko) filling is simply delectable! The aroma of cherry blossom leaves adds to the next level of full spring experience!
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Celebrate the arrival of spring with Cherry Blossom Madeleines! These delightful cookies are buttery, slightly sweet and salty, with a hint of cherry blossom's fragrance. Invite your friends over and enjoy these gorgeous madeleines with green tea.
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Representing the elegance of the changing season with trees in full bloom, these Cherry Blossom Rice Balls are a perfect dish to bring to a spring picnic!
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Sakura Mochi (Cherry blossom crepe roll)
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Cherry Blossom shake
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Sakura Cherry Blossom Confectionery
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Koshi-an, Yukari Sakura Anpan (Sweet Bean Paste Filled Buns with Cherry Blossoms)
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Cherry Blossom Viewing Bento - Meatballs
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Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Pound Cake
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