As soon as the sun brings the first warm days in April, the Japanese flowering cherry begins its abundant blossoming. In Japan, this is celebrated with numerous festivals, as the cherry tree is deeply intertwined with cultural symbolism. The cultivation of Japanese cherry trees in gardens has been a tradition in Japan for over 1500 years. However, they only arrived in Europe at the beginning of the 19th century. This deciduous tree grows broadly and in a funnel shape. In autumn, the leaves turn orange to yellow.
Natural habitat: The plant is native to Asia, particularly Japan.
