3 big OLD cherry trees.

[JudyB]

http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/03/20/know-your-sakura-japans-three-best-cherry-blossom-trees/

Seriously who knew a cherry could reach 2k, when expectancy is generally pegged at 20 years. The pics are mind boggling.

 

[Victorim]

Interesting.

My other half was showing me a bloom guide earlier she found, showing where and when to see them. Been saying for years i want to holiday there.. maybe shes warming to the idea.

 

[aml1014]

Just goes to show that with great care for generations, a tree can easily outlive it's life expectancy. Beautiful trees indeed.

Aaron

 

[Steve Kudela]

http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/03/20/know-your-sakura-japans-three-best-cherry-blossom-trees/

Seriously who knew a cherry could reach 2k, when expectancy is generally pegged at 20 years. The pics are mind boggling.

Indeed!!

 

[cmeg1]

Thanks,Judy.It is funny because after work I went to lowes to take a gander at what they might have in Cherry trees ,thought of layering the top off a weeping form.Just as I was contemplating all the flower buds emerging from this one specimen,the gentleman whom I donated my small collection to last year strolls on up and asks me if I was considering doing bonsai
So yea,after I get settled into my new house,I got a place designated'bonsai garden'.And Michael lives just down the road,so hey,got a bonsai buddy to talk bonsai.I am planning to create some trees for his club meetings.
Also forwarded this very interesting article.Thanks,good read.

 

[MichaelS]

They are lovely trees but I fear the age is grossly exaggerated. Something the Japanese have a tendency to do.

 

[0soyoung]

They are lovely trees but I fear the age is grossly exaggerated. Something the Japanese have a tendency to do.

 

[Giga]

Great trees none the less, it would be an honor to stand next to them

 

[JudyB]

They are lovely trees but I fear the age is grossly exaggerated. Something the Japanese have a tendency to do.

Perhaps, but who actually knows for sure. If they have dates from the actual planting of the trees, then maybe they are not so exaggerated.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Even if it isn't 2000 years, it only has to live 100 years for me to not be around to worry about it

 

[Shima]

Here sits "Shadow" at the base of the young sakura. It's growing like crazy! Air/layers at the trunk or at branch tips are a quick snap.

 

[ralf]

Respect and admiration.

 

[just.wing.it]

I was looking at the ones in DC yesterday. Even with the late freeze, they still look good.
I cold stratified 10 sakura seeds last year, planted them a few weeks ago.