Spring in Washington D.C. means it’s Cherry blossom time in fact March 27th through April 11th is the National Cherry Blossom Festival. In 1912 the Mayor of Tokyo donated 3,000 Cherry trees to Washington D.C.  All sorts of events are planned around the blossom time including blossom tours and cruises, art shows, the Cherry Blossom Gala as well as special bike rides and of course the annual Flower Exhibition.
The last few years the crowds have been down because the rain has kept people away but this year the skies are expected to be sunny.
I think the cherry blossom is one of the most beautiful flowers there is but the dainty flowers only last a few days. So in honor of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, I thought I’d provide a show of some of my favorite varieties of genus Prunus.

I wish that I can’t provide you the variety names of each of the photos above as I just pulled them from the net but If you see any you know by name please post a comment so the other readers can learn them.

Thanks,
Rees

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