Cherry Blossom in Kyoto
Kyoto Cherry Blossom
Below is a series of Cherry Blossom Photos I took while exploring this historical city in Japan. I visited at the end of February because I did not want to encounter the Sakura rush, which starts in early March, and I was lucky to see them blooming.
Update: I was informed that this is, in fact, a Pink Plum Blossom flower.
Today’s most famous cherry tree variety is stunning, cultivated Somei Yoshino (White/Pale Pink). Several characteristics differentiate the many cherry tree varieties. Among the many yaezakura varieties, the Kanzan (Pinkish) is among the most numerous. One Kanzan blossom consists of as many as 30 to 50 pink petals, while the fresh leaves are coppery brown.
Below are the various species of Cherry Blossoms:
- Somei Yoshino
- Appearance: The most common and iconic type, with pale pink or white flowers.
- Blooming Period: Early spring (late March to early April).
- Features: Large clusters of flowers, light fragrance.
- Shidarezakura (Weeping Cherry)
- Appearance: Cascading branches with pink flowers that droop down.
- Blooming Period: Early to mid-spring.
- Features: Graceful, elegant form, often planted as ornamental trees.
- Yamazakura (Mountain Cherry)
- Appearance: Smaller, darker flowers than Somei Yoshino, typically light pink.
- Blooming Period: Mid to late spring.
- Features: Grows naturally in mountainous areas of Japan and often has a more rugged look.
- Kanzan (Kwanzan Cherry)
- Appearance: Double-flowered with deeper pink petals.
- Blooming Period: Late spring.
- Features: Dense clusters of flowers, vibrant colour.
- Ukon
- Appearance: Pale yellowish-pink flowers with a unique, slightly greenish hue.
- Blooming Period: Mid to late spring.
- Features: Soft and delicate blooms stand out due to their colour.
- Fugenzo
- Appearance: Double flowers with a pink colour, often with white petals.
- Blooming Period: Late spring.
- Features: Larger flowers, slightly slower to bloom than Somei Yoshino.
- Kiku-zakura
- Appearance: Resembling chrysanthemums, the petals are ruffled and layered.
- Blooming Period: Late spring to early summer.
- Features: Unique flower shape, blooms later than most types.
Conclusion
If you want to experience seeing these beautiful flowers, plan well ahead and follow the blooming schedules found online. I also flew to Japan with AirAsiaX via Haneda Airport in Tokyo and took a Bullet Train to Kyoto for a day trip. Good luck, and I hope you liked my pictures of the Cherry Blossom in Kyoto.
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