I thought I'd end the week with what in my opinion is one of the best natural sights in London at this time of year, Cherry blossom. There are upward of 40 species of Cherry Tree. The species that actually produce fruit are very limited and usually derive from wild cherry. The
trees you see all over London at the moment with white or pink/white flowers are ornamental only. The Cherry Tree is a very important symbol in Japanese culture akin to the British relationship with Oak or Roses. The trees play a part in art, music, film even religion. The bark on Cherries varies a lot but usually contains horizontal lines/markings called lenticels.
I thought I'd end the week with what in my opinion is one of the best natural sights in London at this time of year, Cherry blossom. There are upward of 40 species of Cherry Tree. The species that actually produce fruit are very limited and usually derive from wild cherry. The trees you see all over London at the moment with white or pink/white flowers are ornamental only. The Cherry Tree is a very important symbol in Japanese culture akin to the British relationship with Oak or Roses. The trees play a part in art, music, film even religion. The bark on Cherries varies a lot but usually contains horizontal lines/markings called lenticels.
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