Japanese cherry
Pink springtime bloom
Japanese cherry refers to ornamental cherry trees native to Japan, cultivated for their spectacular spring blossoms rather than fruit.
The trees produce masses of pink or white flowers that last only briefly before falling—a fleeting beauty celebrated in Japanese culture as *hanami* (flower viewing).
The park's Japanese cherry trees draw thousands of visitors each April.
Also called sakura.
- sakuraJapanese flowering tree
- blossomFlower on fruit tree
- flower viewingObserving ornamental blooms
- petalsColored bloom segments
- falling petalsFlower fragments descending
Tokyo · tidal basin · pink · spring · full bloom · bloom · fleeting · fleeting beauty · geisha · kimono · temple · paper lantern · delicate · fragrant · branch · festival · bento box · falling
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- Ornamental Treesdogwood, magnolia, crabapple, crape myrtle, crepe myrtle
fruiting vs. ornamental purpose
Japanese cherrysweet cherry
Edible red drupe
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