Japanese Cherry Trees - Boston, MA
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N 42° 21.417 W 071° 04.453
19T E 329177 N 4691492
These cherry trees along the Esplanade near the Hatch Shell were given by Japan to the people of Massachusetts.
Waymark Code: WM8FYN
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2010
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In Boston, in the part of the Charles River Reservation called the Esplanade are a pair of cherry trees at a fork in the pathway near the Hatch Shell. At the base there is a stone marker that states:
"These trees were presented to Governor Michael S. Dukakis as a symbol of friendship and goodwill between the people of Massachusetts and Japan by the International Cultural Association of Japan through the Consulate General of Japan in Boston, May 11, 1985."
Unfortunately, due to their placement among much larger trees, these trees are kind of lost and have to live as understory trees. They are presently about 15 feet tall. At the time of the visit, they have fully leafed out, so, they may be more impressive when they flower in April.
They are visible from the grassy oval in front of the Hatch Shell, and are near the howitzer canon that is used during the July 4th concert held there.
The link referenced is to a Study Report of the Esplanade on the City of Boston web site that mentions the plaque as a feature on the Esplanade (page 25).
Country or International City that Gave the Gift: Japan
Country or International City that Received the Gift: State of Massachusetts, USA
Website Verifying this Item as a Gift from Another Country or International City: [Web Link]
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