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 Alishan’s Cherry Blossom Season Opens on March 15th |
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| 2010-03-15 |
Alishan’s Cheery Blossom season starts on the 15th of March and lasts for one month ending on the 15th of April. In addition to the already brilliant display of native Taiwanese Cherries and Japanese Alpine Cherries, the main attraction during the month will be the pristine white flowers of the Yoshino Cherry Tree that have captivated visitors’ imaginations year after year.
Due to the warm winter this year, according to Hong-zhi Young, District Director of the Chiayi Forest District Office, the Yoshino Cherry trees are expected to bloom one week earlier than usual. Mr. Young estimates that by the time the festivities start on March 15th, close to 50% of the Yoshino Cheery Trees will already be in full bloom, setting the stage for a spectacular show of pink for visitors.
At 2,200 meters above sea level, the Alishan Forest Recreation Area is home to a diverse collection of flora species. Besides the rare Formosan, Japanese Cypress and Formosan Redwoods giants, seasonal flowering plants and undergrowth shrubs are also widespread. For example, the brilliant blooms of the Taiwan Cherry, Japanese Alpine Cherry, Camellia and the beautiful flowering Quince are commonly seen in January and February. These displays are followed by an all-out burst of Yoshino Cheery, Weeping Cherry, Oshimasakura, Double-flowered Cherry, Prunus lannesiana cv. Albo-rosea, Taiwan Alpine Rhododendron, Hall Crabapple, Chinese Wisteria, Taiwan Pleiones, Daisy, Dandelion and ground Ivy from March to April. The summer to fall months between May and October feature a colorful variety of flowers like the Foxgloves, Hydrangea, Crocus Tritonia, Calla Lily, Aucuba chinense, Oldham Azalea, Rhododendron ellipticum Maxim, and Mahonia oiwakensis, etc. As the weather turns cold in November, in the blink of an eye, the landscapes’ foliage transforms to blazing red from various maple trees like the Formosan and Green Maples.
Temperatures vary significantly between day and night on Alishan. Visitors are advised to dress appropriately when visiting. Arranging lodging in advance is strongly recommended due to the high demand for accommodations during the Cherry Blossom season.
【Source: Chiayi Forest District Office】
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