To those who know about Japan

[karohemd]

When you read about Japan, they say you should go during cherry blossom season because it's so beautiful and from what I've seen on TV and photos, it indeed is.

However, I wouldn't associate Japan with the actual fruit. Are cherry trees simply decorative?

Comments

[undyingking.livejournal.com]

In general cherry varieties either are good for blossom, or good for fruit -- I dont think there are any kinds that are good for both.

Some of the ornamental ones don't fruit at all, although presumably those are artifial cultivars... others just have a small, sour hard fruit that birds eat.