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Some cherry tree varieties, found in Japan, are listed below. The blooming periods (B.P) shown refers to the situation in Tokyo.

Somei Yoshino (Yoshino Cherry)
B.P: late March, early April
Cultivated during the Edo Period, the Somei Yoshino is by far the most numerous cherry tree in Japan. Somei Yoshino trees come with slightly pink, almost white, 5-petaled blossoms.


Yamazakura
B.P: late March, early April
Yamazakura is a wild, native cherry tree variety of Japan, which typically grows in mountainous areas. The blossoms are slightly pink and have five, relatively small petals.


Shidarezakura (Weeping Cherry)
B.P: late March, early April
Shidarezakura are weeping cherry trees, i.e. they have drooping branches. There are trees with blossoms of five petals and trees with blossoms of more than five petals. The latter are called Yaeshidarezakura.


Ichiyo
B.P: mid April
The Ichiyo has about twenty, lightly pink petals per blossom. The fresh leaves are green.


Ukon
B.P: mid April
The Ukon has about 10-20 petals per blossom and coppery leaves. Ukon trees are easily recognized by their blossoms' characteristic, yellowish color.