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Japanese cherry tree varieties, Shidarezakura

Mon, March 23, 2015

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…

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Shidarezakura
Shidarezakura
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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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