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Japanese cherry blossom

The Japanese cherry blossom has is so popular that many consider it to be the unofficial flower of Japan. During the month of April, the tree sports light pink flowers that resemble clouds from a distance and people travel many miles to view them, much like autumn leaves on deciduous trees.

Because a tree’s blooming period is so short, the Japanese have given a name to the act of blossom-viewing: hanami. After the flowers on the Japanese cherry blossom begin to peak out, it will reach full bloom within a week. After another week, most of the flowers will have fallen to the ground.

There are numerous variations on the Japanese cherry blossom, all possessing their own unique beauty. For example, most of the wild trees are known for having 5 petals, but there are some that can reach up to 100 – these are called yaezakura.

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