Cherry trees in their natural country setting are perhaps at their best 
Higan-zakura and Shidare-zakura generally become 
gigantic trees and grow through the centuries. Natu- 
rally the trees of the two forms have since olden times 
been planted in the grounds of Buddhist temples. 
Moreover, the form of these cherry trees and their 
flowers harmonize well with, and provide a very good 
contrast to, such antique architecture as that of temples, 
pagodas, etc. The flowers of the Somei-Yoshino trees 
present a splendid sight when in full bloom, but they 
lack a graceful appearance, Trees of this group grow 
very fast, and on that account are suitable for avenue 
plants or planting in parks and school-grounds. How- 
ever, they are by no means fitted to plant in wood- 
lands. 
In planting cherry trees in spacious gardens, parks, 
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