A sakura tree in full bloom by a running track with 2 figures in the distance.
©Wendy Gan 2025

The Solitary Sakura

Wendy Gan

Sakura lovers usually favour spots where a multitude of cherry trees are gathered. In bloom en masse, the trees turn into fluffy clouds, transporting you to a different world.

But I prefer the solitary tree, blazing behind a fence, impossible to contain, blessing my walk to the supermarket or subway station with a touch of the ethereal.

One tree has magic enough.

The top of a sakura tree in bloom peeks out from behind a hedge and a fence.
©Wendy Gan 2025