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CHERRY TREE PROJECT Comes to Radstock
The Town Council have planted two of each of the
three cultivators chosen as part of the Sakura Cherry Tree Project. The Cherry Tree Project was launched in 2020 as a way to mark 150 years of Japanese and British
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Thurs 2nd - Sun 5th June 2022
How would you like to celebrate? We want your thoughts! Send your suggestions to the Town Council council@radstock-tc.gov.uk 01761 437962 Beacon Lighting? - Street Party? Picnic? - Tree Planting?
friendship and to commemorate the continued cooperation between the two nations. As part of the project, over 6000 cherry trees will be planted throughout the UK because cherry blossoms are the national flower of Japan. The following three cultivars have been selected and on 26th November last year, the town council planted two of each at sites around Radstock. Beni Yutaka, known for its pink colour and double form. These usually flower around the 15th April and is a new multi-layered Sakura that was bred in Hokkaido. It was exported to England as a sign of goodwill by the breeder. Tai Haku, known for its white colour and single form. These flower around the 18th April. This tree was at one point extinct in Japan but was reintroduced to the country by Collingwood Ingram in the 1930s. Somei Yoshino, known for its pale colour and single form. This one usually flowers around 10th April and is the most popular Sakura in Japan. The project is being represented in Japan by the Japan-British Society, whose main role is to raise funds for the project and in the UK by a special committee convened by the Japan Matsuri Company, whose role it is to manage the entire operation in the UK. Make sure to look out for the blossoms in the spring!
