Cherry Blossom History
What country gifted cherry blossom trees to Washington, D.C., in 1912?
a Spain
b Japan
c England
What is Japan?
In which U.S. city is the most famous cherry blossom festival held?
a Washington, DC
b New York
c Maryland
What is Washington, D.C.?
Which 2016 Disney movie features cherry blossoms in a key scene between two sisters?
a Frozen
b Moana
c Toy Story 2
What is Moana?
DC's peak bloom dates for 2026 revealed.
a 3/26-4/1
b 3/12- 3/20
c 3/30-4/5
What is 3/26 and 4/1/26?
True or False: In Amsterdam's Amsterdamse Bos , all 400 cherry blossom trees have their own name.
True
Who was the president when the cherry blossom trees were gifted?
a President Taft
b President Lincoln
c President Roosevelt
Who is William Howard Taft?
Which first lady brought cherry blossoms?
a Helen Taft
b Mary Lincoln
c Michelle Obama
Who is Helen Taft?
In the animated movie Mulan, what does the cherry blossom tree represent?
a her growth and destiny
b her personality
c her family
What is Mulan’s personal growth and destiny?
True or False:
Cherry blossom petals are edible.
True!They are used in a lot of Japanese teas and sweets. They taste fruity and sweet, sometimes sour, almost like a real cherry.
Which U.S. state celebrates cherry blossoms in Branch Brook Park, home to the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the country?
a Pennsylvania
b New York
c New Jersey
What is New Jersey?
Cherry blossoms have been a symbol of which class of warriors in Japanese history?
a Royalty
b Sumuari
c None of the above
What is the Samurai?
Which state has the most cherry blossoms?
a Texas
b Georgia
c Kentucky
What is Georgia?
Estimated 350,000 cherry trees.
Cherry blossoms are frequently used as a symbol of what in Japanese culture?
a spring and renewal
b beginning of summer
c good luck
What is the beauty of spring and renewal?
How long do cherry blossoms bloom
a a week
b two weeks
c five days
A Week
True or False: Japan has a cherry blossom flavored ice cream
True! Baskin Robbins Japan rereleased a limited edition cherry blossom ice cream flavor in 2016
What year was the first National Cherry Blossom Festival held in Washington, D.C.?
a 1934
b 1955
c1972
What is 1934?
What city in Japan has the best cherry blossoms?
a Osaka
b Tokyo
c Kyoto
What is Kyoto?
Which NBA team has a cherry blossom-themed alternate jersey to honor Washington, D.C.'s famous trees?
a Washington Wizards
b Miami Heat
c NY Knicks
What is the Washington Wizards?
How mnay varieties of cherry blossoms are there?
a 10
b 25
c 100
100!
True or False: Picnicking beneath cherry blossom trees is a Japanese tradition.
True
The original cherry blossom trees gifted in 1912 replaced an earlier batch that was destroyed due to what reason?
a pest infestation
b the tree wasn't growing
c the tree wasn't eaten by animals
What is Pest infestation?
Which country holds a cherry blossom festival called "Jinhae Gunhangje Festival"?
a South Korea
b Japan
c Australia
What is South Korea?
Which popular HBO political drama features scenes set during Washington, D.C.'s cherry blossom season, symbolizing power and change?
a House of Cards
b Spongebob
c Six and the City
What is House of Cards?
How many stages do cherry blossoms go through?
a three
b six
c seven
Six!The six-stage blooming cycle is closely monitored to predict when the trees will be at full bloom. Each stage of the bud gives a countdown to peak bloom.
True or False: Washington and Japan are not known as the best spot to view cherry blossoms
True, the best spot is in Georgia