When cherry blossoms burst into bloom, spring turns into poetry. Originally from East Asia, the Japanese cherry tree (Prunus serrulata) symbolizes beauty, transience, and renewal.
Though its fruit is not edible, its vivid pink blossoms never fail to enchant. Its bloom lasts only a few weeks, but those weeks linger in memory, a gentle reminder that beauty may be fleeting, but it’s never forgotten.
🌿 Blooming season: March–April
📍 Origin: Japan, China, Korea
🌸 Symbolism: renewal, hope, impermanence
🚫 Fruit: Inedible
“Beauty blooms briefly, but stays with us forever.”
In parks like the one near the French-Swiss border by Geneva, the sakura becomes a space for quiet walks and shared moments. Each spring, it invites us to pause, breathe, and truly see the beauty around us.
