Field trip question and answers

Are any of the original trees still there?

Yes, they are.

How can you tell the old trees from younger ones?

From younger trees, I can see tree barks are glossy.

And the old trees are large, rough bumps and have

some gnarly on trees.

How do the cherry trees get their pretty shape?

Trees specialists examine each one, cutting one dead

wood, checking for disease, and trimming weak branches.

What can I do to help preserve our cherry trees?

• Do not pick the blossoms.

• Do not climb up onto trees.

• Just look.

Can I get cherries from these trees?

No, I can't.

Where did these trees come from and the story behind them?

These trees came from Japan. They are as a gift of friendship

to the people of The United States from the people of Japan.

How long ago where these trees planted?

In Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Where is location of the cherry blossom trees?

Along Potomac River from the site of The Lincoln Memorial

Southward toward East Potomac Park.