I have always associated Japan with cherry blossom time and never realised that they are also a thing in Washington, thanks for introducing me to them, if I'm ever in a position to visit I'll make sure it's around blossom time 😁
Yes, you're not wrong. They are natively Japanese (sakura). The story behind these is that Japan gifted 3000 trees to Washington DC back in 1912, which were planted in a rather prominent spot amongst the monuments in downtown Washington DC.
I have always associated Japan with cherry blossom time and never realised that they are also a thing in Washington, thanks for introducing me to them, if I'm ever in a position to visit I'll make sure it's around blossom time 😁
Yes, you're not wrong. They are natively Japanese (sakura). The story behind these is that Japan gifted 3000 trees to Washington DC back in 1912, which were planted in a rather prominent spot amongst the monuments in downtown Washington DC.