LECTURES & LITERATURE

    Klein Endowed Lecture, Japanese Flowering Cherries: A 100 Year-Long Love Affair

    Klein Endowed Lecture, Japanese Flowering Cherries: A 100 Year-Long Love Affair

    Presented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

    February 24, 2013


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    Flowering cherries have long been a captivating presence in Japan and throughout the U.S. since their introduction 100 years ago. Although the Tidal Basin plantings seem like a single instance in time, the interest in flowering cherries in the early 1900s was widespread and these plants came into the U.S. through a number of different sources. Along with the famous plantings in Washington, there is a long history of growing flowering cherries in Philadelphia. In this lecture, Tony Aiello will discuss the introduction of flowering cherries into the U.S. and will focus on their history in Philadelphia. Along with his interest in the history of cultivation of flowering cherries, Tony has been using the Arboretum's cherry collection as a model for preserving our horticultural heritage and at the same time providing best practices of veteran tree care.

    Photo Credit: Judy Miller


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        Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

        100 E. Northwestern Avenue
        Philadelphia, PA 19118

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        Free with Admission; $16-Adults; $14-Seniors; $7-3-17 Yr Olds; Free-Younger than 3 Yrs Old

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      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        February 24, 2013

        Times:

        2 pm - 4 pm

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