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Japanese cherry tree varieties, Shidarezakura

Mon, March 23, 2015, by Muza-chan
There are over one hundred cherry tree varieties in Japan, but most of them are quite difficult to precisely identify. One of the simplest to pinpoint is Shidare-zakura, the "Weeping Cherry tree", named as such because the tree has drooping branches, similar to a weeping willow. The flowers are delicate , with five or more petals...

Shidarezakura
EXIF info:

Nikon D90
Lens: VR 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 135mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/640s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200


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