March 29, 2012

Kawazu-zakura (Cerasus lannesiana Carrière, 'Kawazu-zakura') flowers in Engaku-ji


Kawazu-zakura is an early-flowering variety of Sakura (Japanese cherry), which tells us of the appearance of spring.

These elegant pale pink flowers are announcing beforehand that the best time of cherry blossoms will soon arrive here.

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