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A beautiful Spring evening in DC and the blossoms are near peak. Our friends, the Japanese, gifted us these cherry trees in 1911

Posted by John Allen on Thu 02 Apr 2009 07:43:00 PM UTC

1909 Cherry Trees

Rob DeFeo thinks that the plot these trees given as a gift by the government of Japan. U.S. inspectors in San Francisco found insects and disease on the trees. Most of the trees were burned, but some were sent to the Bureau of Plant Industry in Washington DC.

Century-Old Mystery Blooms In Grove of D.C. Cherry Trees

Posted by Luke Wilbur on Thu 02 Apr 2009 04:40:20 PM UTC

wow!

This is a beautiful picture! I am glad you posted it so I can see the blossoms bloom this year even thought I am all the way in Belgium!

Posted by nicole (guest) on Sat 22 Mar 2008 05:04:39 PM UTC

I noticed that the Washington Post tried to copy your blossom photos idea. Just thought you should know.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on Wed 02 May 2007 02:03:25 AM UTC

Heather Kristen

What an amazing sight! This photo is beautiful, the photographer is very talented!

Posted by Guest on Tue 03 Apr 2007 07:28:01 PM UTC

Matt

I wish these grew where i live.

Posted by Guest on Wed 05 Apr 2006 04:53:40 PM UTC

Matt

wow this is really beautiful

Posted by Guest on Wed 05 Apr 2006 04:51:17 PM UTC

Let the flowers come and wash away the ancient grudges. Spring is a new beginning.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on Thu 30 Mar 2006 01:20:45 PM UTC

When is peak bloom? Park service says it is now, but your photos show different. Thanks

Posted by Gallery Administrator on Thu 30 Mar 2006 01:17:25 PM UTC

Luke Augustine Wilbur

Here is the Mandarin's Contact Information:

Mandarin Oriental, Washington, DC

1330 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20024

Direct (202) 787-6133

Fax (202) 787-6153

Main Hotel (202) 554-8588

Citizen (202) 787-6006

Cafe Mozu (202) 787-6040

The Spa (202) 787-6100

Posted by Guest on Wed 20 Apr 2005 04:15:44 PM UTC