Cherry Blossoms Fun Facts

Cherry blossoms, known as “yinghua” in Chinese and “sakura” in Japanese, are very commonly found in China, Korea, and Japan. However, they are most popular in Japan, specifically in places like Kyoto. Mount Yoshinoyama has been a popular tourist attraction of cherry blossoms for centuries.

Fortunately, there are many varieties of cherry blossoms for tourists to view. These include the Somei Yoshino (Yoshino Cherry), the Yamazakura, the Shidarezakura (Weeping Cherry Blossom Tree), the Kwanzan, the Ichiyo, and the Ukon trees. Learn more about them below!

Learn about the Somei Yoshino (Yoshino Cherry) Tree

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The Somei Yoshino (Yoshino Cherry) Tree

• Features

• Pale pink - almost white-blossoms

• Five petals per blossom

• Leaves appear after flowers fade

• Bloom from March to May depending on location

Learn about the Yamazakura Tree

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The Yamazakura Tree

• Features

  • Slightly pink blossoms 

  • Five petals per blossom

• Leaves grow when blossoms are blooming & at their peak

• Bloom throughout March & April depending on location

Learn about the Shidarezakura (Weeping Cherry Blossom) Tree

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The Shidarezakura (Weeping Cherry Blossom) Tree

• Features

  • Known as the Weeping Cherry Blossom Trees because of droopy branches

  • Two types

    • Trees with blossoms with five petals
    • Trees with blossoms with more than five petals
  • Bloom fairly early in season

Learn about the Kwanzan Tree

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The Kwanzan Tree

• Features

  • Deep pink blossoms
  • 30-50 petals per blossom
  • Fresh leaves = coppery-brown
• Late flowering

Learn about the Ichiyo Tree

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The Ichiyo Tree

• Features

  • White petals on the inside
  • Light pink petals on the outside
  • Approx. 20 petals per blossom
  • Bright green leaves
• Late flowering

Learn about the Ukon Tree

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The Ukon Tree

• Features

  • Yellowish-greenish color
  • 10-20 petals per blossom
  • Coppery leaves
• Blooms during April

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Please note that the people who do not have as many bullets under their names still contributed very much!

Teacher: Mr. Walsh

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