Nowadays we can see many kinds of cherry. This is one of the old kinds. About 60 years ago this tree was planted beside the ruins of a Buddhism temple. Usually the end of March, this cherry is in full bloom. After reading some of the Japanese classics, I became interested in knowing what kind of cherry people loved a long time ago. 在日本我們常見的樹種是"染井吉野"。我去看的是被叫"淡墨櫻"。人們說在花謝之前, 花瓣變淡黑。
This is named as "Light Ink Cherry" because just before the blossoms are gone, the white petals change to light black. The most popular kind is called as "Somei Yoshino" that has been sold by gardeners since mid of 19th century. It is almost always this kind that you can see in a park or photo.
The blossom shape of Light Ink is different from Somei Yoshino. It is smaller and pretty while Somei Yoshino is gorgeous. 盛開時的花瓣形狀是這樣的。真可愛。
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I love the descriptions you give. I wouldn't have ever known this about cherry blossoms otherwise! Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThere are many lovely Cherry plum blossoms all are pretty and smell deliciously of almonds.
ReplyDeleteThese are very pretty blossoms.
好漂亮！
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Comfort Spiral
Beautiful blossoms.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting. It's very interesting to know about what we have not known.
alexandria
I would like to show you the typical kind of cherry in the Japanese classics later.
Glennis
Thank you for enjoying the photos.
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谢谢你来看。
Cloudia
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很美哦！
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Rajesh
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Beautiful and lovely shot !! Simply amazing !!Unseen Rajasthan
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ReplyDeleteNow is the good time to enjoy the spring.
我也来看你了， 好漂亮的樱花哦~ 呵呵
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ReplyDelete谢谢你来看。
薰衣草夫人
你好。周末快乐。