Aberglasney Gardens has thanked the Sakura Cherry Tree Project for their donation of Japanese Cherry trees. The trees are a part of the 6,500 Japanese cherry trees – or Sakura in Japanese – given to the UK by Japan, and planted across the country in parks, gardens and schools to celebrate Japan’s relationship with the UK. All of the varieties of cherry trees to be planted as part of the project are of Japanese origin. Aberglasney gratefully received three beautiful varieties: Prunus yedoensis, Prunus ‘Beni Yutaka’, and Prunus ‘Tai Haku’ which were chosen for their variation in colour, timing, and historical significance. Prunus yedonesis, commonly known as Yoshino Cherry, is named after Mount Yoshino - a famous cherry covered mountain in Nara Prefecture.