The story of cherry blossoms
Chapter 1
Botanical secrets of the sakura
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Chapter 2
The cultural art of hanami
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Chapter 3
Global diplomacy in pink
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Chapter 4
Climate change and the shifting bloom
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Master of The story of cherry blossoms
Ch 1 · Botanical secrets of the sakura
Fun Fact
Clone trees: Every Somei Yoshino cherry tree is a clone propagated by grafting, meaning they share the exact same DNA.
Glossary
vernalization (noun)
The induction of a plant's flowering process by exposure to the prolonged cold of winter. This winter cooling process triggers Tokyo's iconic cherry trees to bloom in synchronized unison every April.
The induction of a plant's flowering process by exposure to the prolonged cold of winter. This winter cooling process triggers Tokyo's iconic cherry trees to bloom in synchronized unison every April.
Quiz
Which cherry blossom variety is a cloned hybrid that accounts for the majority of Japan's sakura trees?
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How are Somei Yoshino cherry blossom trees propagated to maintain their genetic identity?
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What Japanese term refers to the stage of 'full bloom' when at least 80% of cherry blossoms are open?