Cherry Blossom Time
by Arlene Carmel
Title
Cherry Blossom Time
Artist
Arlene Carmel
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Japan gave 3,020 cherry blossom trees as a gift to the United States in 1912 to celebrate the nations' then-growing friendship, replacing an earlier gift of 2000 trees which had to be destroyed due to disease in 1910. These trees were planted in Sakura Park in Manhattan and line the shore of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. The first two original trees were planted by first lady Helen Taft and Viscountess Chinda on the bank of the Tidal Basin. The gift was renewed with another 3,800 trees in 1965. Now you can see these beautiful blossoming trees in parks and gardens all over the United States from Washington, D.C. to Seattle Washington.
This image was captured in Baltimore, Maryland and is perfect for almost any decor.
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April 9th, 2013
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Marlene Burns
heavenly, Ar!
Arlene Carmel replied:
It was one of those days we all dream of mid winter. It was warm with bright blue skies, and blossoming tress.
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