It's almost here, spring, that many people might like this season. Because we will see "Sakura" (桜, Cherry Blossom), beautiful pink that bloomed around, saw and felt delighted.
There are many varieties of cherry blossoms that we can see in Japan. In which the characteristics of each species are different The bloom period is also not the same. Let's get to know each of the beautiful sakura species.
1.Somei Yoshina (Yoshino Cherry)
Blooming period: early April
This species of sakura is considered to be the top sakura of Japan. Because it is the most abundant species in Japan Beginning since the Edo period, Tokyo was the first place. The flowers are white, light pink with 5 petals and green leaves will not bloom. Until the cherry blossoms are in full bloom Therefore, we can see that this species of cherry tree There will be only cherry blossoms in full bloom Sakura forecast table that many camps forecast comes out to be the forecast of Sakura of this species. There are sakura trees in Tokyo that are an indicator of cherry blossoming in Tokyo. Which will be at Yasukuni Shrine
2.Yamazakura
Blooming period: early April
Yamazakura is one of the most abundant species in Japan. Which usually depends naturally on the mountain or in the forest Which is different from the Somei Yoshino sakura. The flowers have five petals And there are small stamens. The green leaves will blossom with the blooming of the cherry blossoms, therefore sometimes will not see pink Of the magnificent cherry blossoms in full bloom Same as the Somei Yoshino species
3.Shidarezakura (Weeping Cherry)
Blooming period: early April
Shidarezakura It is another species of Sakura commonly seen. And is a favorite in Japan. There are 2 types, one with 5 petals and one with more than 5 petals. The latter will bloom more slowly. First, about a week In addition, the characteristics of the trees will be more prominent than anyone is Will have branches that tend to be low And the flowers that flow along the branches hanging over the branches add charm and beauty to this species of cherry blossoms, quite a bit There is also a name called Yaeshi-darezakura
4.KANZAKURA
Bloom period: End of February. Until mid March
Kanzakura are the first sakura species to bloom before anyone else. Who come to appease the tourists that come outside of the cherry blossom season Especially for anyone who goes to Japan before the time period Full bloom cherry blossoms Will have the opportunity to see sakura from this species first and can go to see In many large parks, which may not have a lot But can see
5.Kawazuzakura
Bloom period: Mid March
Kawazuzakura is named after the town of Kawazu in Izu, where various varieties of cherry trees are planted. The highlight of the Kawazuzakura species is that they bloom before anyone else. The petals are large and pink. There is also a famous cherry blossom festival in Kawazu, the "KAWAZU SAKURA MATSURI (河津 桜 ま つ り) that will be available from February. Until March
🔹 KAWAZU SAKURA MATSURI: 10 Feb - 10 Mar 2020
🔹 MATSUDA SAKURA MATSURI: 8 Feb - 8 Mar 2020
6.Kanhizakura
Blooming period: Tokyo (mid-late March), Okinawa (January-February)
This species of cherry blossoms has a distinctive feature: the petals are shaped into a bell shape. And has a darker pink color than other species, originally being sakura that bloom in Taiwan And there is a lot in the Okinawa region Because Okinawa is a warm area Therefore making this sakura species bloom faster than other places which will bloom during January-February. In the Tokyo area Will not bloom until entering mid March But still considered to bloom faster than other species anyway
🔹 Motobu Yaedake Sakura Festival Okinawa: 18 Jan - 2 Feb 2020
7.Ichiyo
Bloom period: Mid April
Ichiyo is a species of cherry blossom with many petals. There are as many as 20 petals. Therefore making this species of cherry blossoms Stacked in layers, beautiful, sweet, with a light pink pastel, and is another common species. In parks in Japan
8.Ukon
Bloom period: Mid April
Ukon is another species that has a lot of petals as well as the Ichiyo species, which has about 10-20 petals. Different from other sakura species Meaning that the petals are yellow With reddish-orange leaves
9.Kanzan
Bloom period: Mid-late April
Kanzan is another species that is easily found in public wear. In japan Which will have petals A lot more than 20-30 petals, the petals are dark pink. And the leaves are reddish-brown Beautiful, bright colors.
10.Shogetsu
Bloom period: Mid-late April
Shogetsu is a species of cherry blossoms that bloom slowly. The petals are large and white, with 20 to 30 inverted flowers. The petals are stacked, the leaves are green.
11.Kikuzakura (Chrysanthemum Cherry)
Blooming period: late April - early May
Kikuzakura is a species of sakura that has distinctive features The maximum number of petals, the petals have more than a hundred petals. Kikuzakura will bloom slower than other sakura species during the sakura blooming. With the blossoming of flowers And the flowers tend to get hit by the beauty scene every time because the leaves are very big
12.Jugatsuzakura (Autumn Cherry)
Bloom period: October - January, including spring.
Jugatsuzakura or Sakura in the tenth month. The word "Jugatsu" in Japanese means October, so this species of sakura Therefore can directly translate the meaning of the name into "Sakura in October" and can be considered a cherry blossom in the period Unlike other species, it will bloom from autumn to winter. Although the flowers are small and scattered But it makes the beauty of Sakura in the winter season stand out like no other And the more contrast with the leaves changing color, the more beautiful it looks
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