Monday, February 14, 2011

If you were curious as to whether the cherry Sakura trees referenced a few posts ago produced the cherries we eat, you weren't alone.  The cherry Sakura trees planted as part of landscaping are ornamental cherry trees which produce a small, inedible fruit.  

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_blossom


Here is a picture from Saturday's walk to the dog park.  
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2 comments:

  1. JordanFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I'd never thought to google that. :) Very cool.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I knew that.
    Japan gifted the DC, non edible Cherry trees many yrs. ago. They were a beautiful sight but often bloomed after the annual DC Cherry blossom festival. (former DC area resident)

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