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INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CHERRY BLOSSOM FROM AROUND THE WORLD

28th February 2021

Last Updated on 23rd May 2023 by Bejal

Spring is gently nuzzling it’s way into the tail end of winter, to reveal crisp blue skies interspersed with pink and white hues of fluffy petals and carpets of ethereal fallen cherry blossom dominating the newly turned green grass. Here are some of the most interesting facts about cherry blossom you’ll be surprised to learn!

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  • Interesting Facts About Cherry Blossom
  • Cherry Blossom Symbolise Renewal
  • Sir Isaac Newton’s Tree
  • Picnic’s Beneath Blossom Trees in Not An English Tradition
  • Cherry Blossom Trees In The USA Date Back To 1912
  • You Will Not Believe Who The Cherry Blossom Title Of The World Goes To!
  • Cherry Blossom Are Not Thought To Originate From Japan
  • Blossom Has A Short Life Span
  • The Petals Of The Flower Are Edible
  • There’s A Cherry Blossom Ice-Cream
  • Cherry Blossom Are The Main Ingredient In A Fragrance In The USA
  • Facts About Cherry Blossom: Related Reading
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It’s a sign of new beginnings, growth and the transition but did you know that’s these delicate flowers symbolise renewal and come with interesting facts from around the world? Read on to add some blossom trivia to your bag of party tricks and fun facts!

Interesting Facts About Cherry Blossom

Cherry Blossom Symbolise Renewal

In Japanese these blooms are known as ‘sakura’. Almost all of us want to experience Sakura in Japan thanks to Instagram but did you know that they’re a symbol of spring and represent renewal. As the flowers are short-lived, they also show that life doesn’t last for long.

White Cherry Blossom

Sir Isaac Newton’s Tree

Woolsthorpe Manor, which is part of the National Trust, houses one of the most famous blossom trees in the world. For this is the tree, Newton in 1666 said to have come up with the notion of gravity after studying apples falling from the tree.

Isaac Newton Apple Blossom Tree
Photo Courtesy: National Trust
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Picnic’s Beneath Blossom Trees in Not An English Tradition

The old custom of sitting beneath cherry trees to enjoy picnics is actually a Japanese tradition knowns as Hanami. Early records show in Japanese culture, Emperors held spring feasts under the pretty pink cherry flowering trees during Sakura season.

Interest Facts About Cherry Blossom -Nighttime Hanami in Japan
Photo Courtesy: Sora Sagano (Unsplash Night Hanami)
Click to Experience Hanami during Sakura in Tokyo

Cherry Blossom Trees In The USA Date Back To 1912

In 1912, the first cherry blossom was planted in the USA after being gifted by the Japanese as a treaty of friendship. It’s said that around 3,000 trees of 12 varieties were sent from Yokoshama to Seattle. After which they were transported to Washington D.C

Washington D.C Cherry Blossom
Photo Courtesy: Chris Santilli (Unsplash)

You Will Not Believe Who The Cherry Blossom Title Of The World Goes To!

It doesn’t go to Washington or Japan. Infact it goes to Macon in Georgia. It is home to over 350,000 budding trees. Macon has 90 times the amount that Washington DC has!

Interest Facts About Cherry Blossom -White House Jefferson Memorial Blossom
Photo Courtesy: Library of Congress (Unsplash)

Washington is one of the most popular places to travel during cherry blossom season if you’re based in the USA, but you can also see them in Boston’s Charles River, the Cherry Blossom Walk in Nashville, the Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Festival in New York City, and the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis.

Click to Experience Cherry Blossom in Washington D.C

Cherry Blossom Are Not Thought To Originate From Japan

The flowers are said to be native to the Himalayas. It is thought by researchers, that cherry blossoms (especially the most common Yoshino blossoms (the most widely seen ones globally) are thought to have originated in Eurasia before migrating over to Japan.

Interest Facts About Cherry Blossom -Pink Cherry blooms

Blossom Has A Short Life Span

Usually, they can only survive around 16-20 years however certain species like the black cherry tree can live up to a staggering 250 years.

Pink Cherry Blossom

The Petals Of The Flower Are Edible

The flower Petals and leaves are used in traditional Japanese sweets and teas. They are usually pickled and used in mochi cakes, chocolates and cookies. Sakura tea and cocktails can also be made by preserving them.

Petals from spring flowers

There’s A Cherry Blossom Ice-Cream

In 2016, Baskin Robbins made a limited edition cherry blossom flavour ice cream and I had no idea that in 2018 Haagen-Dazs made a cherry blossom flavour specifically for Valentine’s Day in the UK. I bet this is one of the facst you didn’t know about blossom?!

Interest Facts About Cherry Blossom - Haagen Dazs Ice-cream
Photo Courtesy: Haagen Dazs

Cherry Blossom Are The Main Ingredient In A Fragrance In The USA

A scent by Bath & Body Works contains Japanese Cherry blossom and sells around 30 million bottle per year!!

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Bejal

I’m Bejal aka Be, an ex-scientist turned travel writer and digital content creator. I have travelled to 6 continents, visited 70 plus countries, including an around the world trip, making me quite the expert in crafting intricate itineraries. I love to discover some of the world's more remote destinations and stay in some incredible hidden location eco-hotels. My aim is to transport you, my audience, to inspirational and cultural global spots that are less visited and allow you to see the 'real' and authentic side of destinations through detailed guides with a sprinkling of luxury. The spotlight is on eco-friendly responsible experiential travel with lifelong memories.

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  • Binny
    2nd March 2021

    I love these facts! I am so gutted was meant to go to Japan on a press trip during cherry blossom season but had to decline because of a fam wedding lol now god knows when I can even leave north London LOL I love spring. Its a mood lifter as I can’t deal with winter having been brought up in sunshine all year round. I am feeling hopeful xx

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    • Bejal
      Binny
      2nd March 2021

      Thanks Binny! Oh no I do hope you get another opportunity to visit, such a shame. Fingers crossed you can enjoy some more sunshine back home after the restrictions are lifted. B xx

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  • Emmalene aka A Brummie Home and Abroad
    2nd March 2021

    Nothing says springtime more than beautiful blossom! Like Binny we were hoping to catch the cherry blossom in Japan in 2020 – but it’s another trip to plan for the future! Also…heads off to local supermarket to find out if cherry blossom is a thing.. 🙂 x

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      Emmalene aka A Brummie Home and Abroad
      2nd March 2021

      Absolutely agree! Aww I really hope you get a chance to visit sometime soonish. I don’t think they have that flavour of ice0cream anymore as it was Limited Edition for that particular year. B xx

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  • Emma @ Adventures of a London Kiwi
    10th March 2021

    I adore these facts!

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      Emma @ Adventures of a London Kiwi
      12th March 2021

      Thanks Emma! Such beautiful flowers!

      Reply
  • Neha
    11th March 2021

    Love all things cherry blossom and excited for the new feature National Trust are going to have in Nottingham. Always wanted to visit Japan however I have been told with the climate changes it isn’t always guaranteed. Now a cherry blossom inspired cocktails always goes down well

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    • Bejal
      Neha
      12th March 2021

      Yayy! So gorgeous aren’t they! Oh yes I read about the National Trust blossoms, such a great idea. Same, I think environmental changes have literally changed the sakura season which is a shame si it’s luck of teh draw but still such a dreamy idea to be there! One day!

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  • Laura
    17th March 2021

    Great facts! I don’t know anyone that doesn’t love blossom, it is so very pretty!

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    • Bejal
      Laura
      18th March 2021

      Thanks Laura! It really is the most gorgeous sign of spring!

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  • Scarlett Roitman
    18th March 2021

    I’ve never been more excited about seeing cherry blossom than this year. What fun facts, had NO idea about Macon. That’s enough of a reason to visit. For now, it’s going to have to be Kew Gardens and Ravenscourt Park!

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      Scarlett Roitman
      18th March 2021

      I know eactly what you mean Scarlett! Aww youre very lucky there are some great places around you to see the beautiful blossom. B x

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