One of nature's most beautiful presentations of color is happening during the next week at the Dallas Arboretum. The recent rain and cooler temperatures have not taken spring out of step and has only enhanced the color and blossoms of the garden. Guests can anticipate a full array of the most beautiful vistas and floral displays that Dallas Blooms can boast.
A wave of delicate pink and white cherry blossoms on the Arboretum's 100 cherry blossom trees are bursting open, announcing their annual arrival and celebration of spring. Many of the cherry trees were given as gifts to the Dallas Arboretum, including trees from Peggy B. Braecklein in honor of her parents, John R. and Thelma N. Black. The blossoming occurs during Dallas Blooms, ‘Deep in the Hearts of Texans’.
In Japan, cherry blossom time is known as Hanami, with parties held both night and day under the Sakura (cherry blossom trees) to celebrate this yearly occurrence and the delicate beauty of life. Experience the traditional Japanese custom over the next week. Hanami dates back to the Heian Period (794-1185) when the Imperial Court in Kyoto held flower-viewing parties beneath the blossoming cherry trees. The flowers were praised by poets as a metaphor for life, “beautiful yet fleeting.”
"The cherry blossom trees are one of the most beautiful flowering trees you will ever see, but guests will have to come soon, because the cherry blossoms only last for a few days to a week," says Dave Forehand, Vice President of Gardens at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
Today, branches on many cherry trees at the Arboretum are over-flowing with thousands of lacy blooms, and each tree only blooms once a year. Throughout the world cherry blossom time runs from late March to early May, depending on the climate and local weather conditions. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area this is cherry blossom week of 2015.
Discounts:
Group discounts for 15 or more are available with advance registration by calling 214.515.6520. C.C. Young is the Senior Thursday sponsor, with discounted admission of $11 for seniors 65 and older and 20% gift store discount. Tom Thumb is also selling discount tickets for $1 off the regular price. BOGO Wednesdays, which are buy one get one free admission, are available at the ticket booth only, with a limit of one purchase per person.
For more information, call 214.515.6500 or visit www.dallasarboretum.org.