Sakura MoscowEntrepreneur and philanthropist YutakiMiyanishi from Japan wants to give Moscow 300 seedlings of the plant, which is one of the main symbols of the Land of the Rising Sun, for subsequent planting. 250 sakura seedlings will be planted in Tsaritsyno Park, along the future ecological trail. And the remaining 50 will most likely "settle" in the Apothecary Garden on Mira Avenue or in front of the Moscow State University building on Vorobyovy Gory. The Moscow State University Botanical Garden will take an active part in the creation of the Moscow sakura alley. By order of the mayor of the capital, specialists will analyze the soil in Moscow parks to determine whether they meet the requirements of the capricious plant. It is expected that the seedlings will be transferred this year in three batches of 100 trees. Exotic plants are getting closer. Thus, soon from Ecuador will begin, and from the same Japan they will "fly" all over the world. blue roses.For reference: Sakura is an ornamental tree belonging to the genus Prunus serrulata. Sakura blossoming, which lasts less than a week, is celebrated in Japan as a national holiday. Moscow is not the first capital to receive sakura seedlings as a gift. In 1912, Tokyo Mayor Yukio Ozaki, knowing the passion of the American president's wife for sakura flowers, presented three thousand seedlings to Washington. Source: RIA Novosti
