The scientific name of the Yoshino family of cherry trees, Prunus Yeodensis, was named for Edo, the home of the Tokugawa shotguns, which was renamed Tokyo after it became the official capital following the Meiji Restoration.

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Peak bloom! The Yoshino and Akebono cherry trees (Prunus Yeodensis) at Clark College have reached their height today, and the ones at the Portland waterfront should be too (they are on the same schedule). It only lasts a few days!

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Cherry blossoms at the Clark College Japanese Garden! This tree is nearing peak bloom, and many more have a little longer to go. The trees at the Portland waterfront should be about the same, and once they peak, the blooms go fast.

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Shirofugen cherry trees still in full bloom at Clark College. Come see them while they last!

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Cherry blossom hunters, of the Portland metro, lend me your ears! Follow for bloom schedules, sakura spots, and updates as they happen.

Photo at Clark College Japanese Friendship Garden.

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Cherry blossoms are in full bloom at Clark College! Gorgeous pink Yoshino trees are in their prime right now in their Japanese garden. More Sakura of the Shirofugen variety will bloom on campus in April.

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