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Cherry Esplanade
This broad green field is planted with 76 specimens of the dazzling Prunus 'Kanzan'. Cherries typically live 25 to 30 years, and those that succumb are replaced immediately. Two trees were planted in 1970 and are currently the oldest on Cherry Esplanade.
Cherry Walk
A gently meandering path, east of Cherry Esplanade and behind the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden. The cherries here, also 'Kanzan', were first purchased from a Long Island nursery in 1921; two from the original planting still survive.
Cherry Cultivars Area
Mixed varieties of oriental flowering cherries are planted in this area between Cherry Walk and Cherry Esplanade.
More Information
Visit Flowering Cherries at BBG. This section of the website provides information about BBG's cherry trees, and all the events surrounding them!