First blossom of new Japanese cherry trees in Jersey
The charity's CEO Alex Morel said it was easy to see why Japanese cherry blossoms were so "iconic" and that the trees in the springtime were an "unforgettable sight".She added that she encouraged "all tree enthusiasts and nature lovers to visit" the trees. She added: "We're grateful to our Japanese friends for their generosity and looking forward to seeing the sakura blossom time and time again."
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