For Japan ... Prunus OKU MIYAKO ...

what a lovely thought TT and the plant is gorgeous :o)))

i think you are a lovely person to do that, in the midst of all your troubles tt and your garden is beautiful

wonderful thoughtful person tt, yes your tree is beautiful

Thanks Helen, Ann and Yorks...
... it doesn't make my troubles go away ...
... but puts them in perspective ...

I've always loved this prunus ... xxx

Lovely tree and perfect blossom TT. Beautiful photos. I planted a tree also for Japan (for Ptarotuos), a crab apple which is just bursting with blossom too. x x x

beautifull pictures Terra from a beautifull person, so kind and always thought for others :o) x

Ptaro sounds a lovely tree, Grandmage .. x

Thank you Sandra ... you are always thinking of others ... such as your recent blog about the horses x

What a wonderful thought TT - I agree with you entirely. It's hard to believe that in this day and age there are people in world who have absolutely nothing, such as a lot of the survivors in Japan. We witter on about wanting this and that for our gardens and they don't even have a home let alone a garden. It certainly makes you think about what is really important in life doesn't it.

lovely tree and a lovely thought TT....

Thanks Marie and Holly ...

Let's hope Japan has no more earthquakes or aftershocks ...

What a lovely way to remember the people of Japan, pictures are beautiful Terra;0)

thanx Terra ;o) x

That's so pretty with the beautiful blue sky ... I cannot believe a month has passed since the events in Japan ... it's a lovely blog with gorgeous photos and I'm sure Ptarotuos will smile at your kindness. : o ))

Start of new beginnings in those buds Terra, lets hope that happens in Japan.
Beautiful photo`s and kind thoughts winging their way to Ptaro and all the people in Japan....

Thank you Pansypotter, Shirley and Lincs ...

I'm praying things will improve rapidly for everyone in Japan ...

That's lovely of you Terra . . . and gorgeous photos too. I'm sure Ptarotuos will appreciate the thought, and maybe shed a tear through his smiles.

How thoughtful of you Terra, for some reason my Acers look particularly good this year so perhaps as Linclass says..its about new beginnings for Japan. They have suffered far too much......

Hi Sheila and Sandra ...
New beginnings are definitely needed for Japan
... so much suffering ...

... the Prunus blossom and Acers are making a statement
... I hope Ptarotuos and family and friends are coping okay.

Beautiful tree TT & lovely thoughts to go with it :o)

thats so lovely t.t makes every thing else seem trivial !!!

Thanks Joanella and Cristina ...
Miyako has been my favourite prunus for many years ... this is a baby tree ... only a few years old ... :o)

You're such a kind thoughtful person - lovely tree with lovely memory and thoughts

You`ve said it all Terra with those great pics and kind words.

Thank you, Paul and Stroller ~

Every springtime, I'll have special thoughts and prayers for Japan when my Miyako blossoms ...

:):):)

that is a wonderful thoughtful blog terra, great photo's good choice of plant too i will always think of japan and their loss when i look at a cherry tree.

In case you missed the latest blog from Ptarotuous he is now back in the UK with his family for a sabbatical year.

That's a beautiful tree! :)))))

Thats a beautiful tree , TT, I wonder how old it is?

I have lost a few trees and think I will buy a prunus to commemorate Japan's problems.

such a terrible tragedy in Japan i hope that nature will repair the beautyful foliage and indeed help the residents during this unfortunate period.

Fantastic blog. Love the sentiment and the plant! I have yet to choose a plant for Japan, but I do have a spot for it now, where my pittosporum was!

Nice photos of your blossoms with the blue sky there TT. I hope they are overcoming the recent disasters in Japan.

Well done TT beautiful tree :o)))

Thanks Surreylad, Scotsgran, Michaella, Rachelsmum, 230338, Karen, Hywel and Mushy ...

Yes, let's hope nature can help to repair Japan ...

I love my Miyako tree. :o)))

A wonderful thought to have blog to share and remember Japan.

Thankyou TT I to planted a prunus yesterday in place of my holly that was damaged to the winter.

Kojo-NO-Mai

Its going to take a long long time to repair Japan.

In my old house a lot of years a go we planted a prunus and wish I had taken it with me but left it.

And the new owners dug it out and it was in blossom when we sold the house.

Hi Scotkat ...

I hope your new Prunus gives you lots of pleasure...

How sad that the people who bought your house dug out your other tree... and while it was actually in blossom ! :o(

In the past, I have planted Miyako in gardens I have owned, but, when I moved on, always had to leave behind the then mature Miyako trees ... I hope that the families in those properties have kept the trees and still enjoy them ...

Sorry TT I forgot to say how much I like this lovely tree. The idea behind dedicating a plant to remembering the Japanese people is very effective. Every time I see mine I too remember and wonder how they are really coping.

Hi Scotsgran ...
I'm pleased you like my tree ...
So much for Japan to cope with ...
... a triple disaster ...
... earthquake, tsunami and radiation..:o(((

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Gosh, TT you have moved me to tears, such a beautiful soul. We have just the place for a memory tree, lovely thought.

Hi Libet ...
Nice that you have a special place for a tree ...
Do you have a particular type of tree in mind ?

Beautiful thought and beautiful prunus and blog, from a beautiful person. Thankyou TT. :o))

Thank you Lindalooloo :o))) x

:o)) x

Wonderful sequence, every step.

Hi Arcadio ...
Thank you :o)

Lovely! :-)

Hi Red aly... thanks :o)

blossoms like this are never ever seen here - what a delight - thank you =))

Hi Cate .. Thank you ..
Spring blossoms are really special ..