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We are fast approaching Cherry Blossom season, and we thought we’d share with you some other places in the world where you can catch this beautiful spectacle.

WASHINGTON, USA
3,020 Sakura trees were gifted to Washington in 1912 to celebrate the nations’ friendship, with another 3,800 added in 1965. These trees can be found in Sakura Park in Manhattan, along the shore of the Tidal Basin.

Forecast for 2009: 28 Mar to 11 Apr

VANCOUVER, CANADA
Cherry Blossom season is a big thing in Vancouver with thousands of Cherry Blossom trees lining the streets and parks. There is even an annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.

2009′s Cherry Blossom Festival runs from 28 Mar to 24 Apr. For a detailed listing on places and timings to view the Cherry Blossoms, visit this link: Vancouver Cherry blossom Festival Program Guide

THE ALTES LAND, GERMANY
Another place where Cherry Blossom viewing is a popular activity is at Germany’s Altes Land Orchard region.

Cherry Blossom Season: Mid-April to Mid-May

BATSFORD ARBORETUM, ENGLAND
Batsford Arboretum holds the national collection of Japanese Cherry Trees.

Cherry Blossom Season: Mid-April to May.

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