Sakura or Japanese cherry tree in the spring cover photo - 274311844

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Prunus speciosa (Oshima cherry). The characteristics of the species gave rise to many cultivars.Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' or 'Sekiyama'. It is one of the most popular cherry tree cultivars in Europe and North America. One of the cultivars was selected for the British Award of Garden Merit. Cherry blossoms at Sugimura park, HashimotoY achounomori Garden, Tatebayashi, Gunma, JapanCherry blossoms in SeattleCherry blossoms in SeattleA cherry blossom, also known as Japanese cherry or sakura, is a flower of many trees of genus Prunus or Prunus subg. Cerasus. They are common species in East Asia, including China, Korea and especially in Japan. They generally refer to ornamental cherry trees, not to be confused with cherry trees that produce fruit for eating.It is considered the national flower of Japan.[

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