Cherry trees throughout Philadelphia are already beginning to bloom, and one expert says the season will hit its peak within the first two weeks of April. Here's where to see the beautiful blossoms throughout the city.
“In Japan, the blossoms are considered special in part due to their ephemeral nature,” says Polyakov. “One moment they’re bursting with bright beauty, and the next they’re gone, only our memory of them left as proof they were even here, but the seasons and life go on. It’s kind of this poetic allusion to life itself. Enjoy it while it lasts.”
“A light spring shower won’t really do much harm, but a big, prolonged storm with heavy downpours can cut the party short,” says Polyakov, noting a hard freeze in the later bud development stages or during bloom can also sabotage the blossoms. A wave of humidity and harsh heat can cause petals to drop early, too.If you’re wondering where you can find cherry trees, the city is filled with them, some dating to 1926, when the Japanese government gave the city 1,600 trees.
, which translates to “flower watching.” It’s a cultural tradition where friends and family picnic under the blooming trees, often sharing both food and sake. Yokoyama moved here more than 20 years ago from Hiroshima. She fondly looks back to memories of her parents habitually checking the weather reports for the latest cherry blossom predictions. Today, Yokoyama says that first smell of the blossoms continues to serve as an instant reminder to take a step back and “appreciate where we are right now.”
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