‘Cherry blossom trees are a good idea for smaller gardens just because of their mainly compact size,’ says Steve Chilton, garden expert at LeisureBench. ‘There are lots of different ...

6. 'Sakura' is the Japanese word for 'cherry blossom' and is the country’s most popular girls name. 7. There are over 300 different varieties of cherry tree – also known as cultivars.

In Wuhan, China, the cherry blossoms in East Lake Cherry Garden were out in full force in mid-March. There are as many as 80 different varieties of cherry blossom trees in the garden. Japan is ...

Every spring, cherry blossoms erupt across the globe, drawing nature seekers far and wide to observe the stunning pale pink flowers in their prime. And each year, the Japan Meteorological ...

Cherry blossom varieties abound. In central Tokyo ... Most cherry trees were planted and each location has a different story. Tsubosakadera Temple in Nara Prefecture, via GoodLuck Trip.

Among the many different varieties of cherry blossoms, the Nishina otome is unique because it was created not in the traditional breeding manner but by using a particle accelerator to collide ...

The U.S. National Arboretum, which sits less than 10 miles northeast of the Tidal Basin, is home to 40 different types of cherry blossom trees. Meanwhile, the aptly named Cherry Hill at the ...

This regard for cherry blossoms is firmly embedded in Japanese customs and celebrations, reflecting larger themes of mindfulness and appreciation for natural beauty. Growing this tree starts with ...