Cherry Blossoms in Spring and the Jefferson Memorial are an annual event. In addition to the mature Cherry Blossom tree there are wonderful new additions along the Southern wall of the monument.
June 17, 1997 in cooperation with the United States National Arboretum, cuttings were taken from the surviving 1912 Yoshino cherry trees shipment to ensure preservation of the trees' genetic lineage. The trees are used in subsequent replacement plantings to preserve the genetic heritage of the grove.
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