Cherry Blossom Tree

By Daisy, Mary, Jamie

The cherry blossom is also known as the Japanese cherry or in Japanese ‘Sakura’.
It can grow up to 20-30 feet high.
It takes about 10-20 years for the cherry blossom to grow up to its full height.
Its bloom time is from late March to April and they only bloom for a week.
This is the Japanese sign for ‘Sakura’.

There are 100 different varieties of the cherry blossom tree.
When a cherry blossom blooms it is a sign of good luck. It’s also a symbol of love.
It is the Japanese national flower.
They are not always pink.
Cherry blossom leaves are edible and are used as ingredients in Japanese food.
The cherry blossom is a symbol for renewal.
The most common species of cherry blossom is the Someiyoshino and they’re poisonous to animals.
The Japanese rugby union team is nicknamed ‘the brave blossoms’ with the flowers on their jerseys.