Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
That's beautiful, but does anyone know what happens to the fruit from cherry trees growing in parks and on the public places, for instance in Tokyo? I've observed gardeners pruning trees very precisely, but I've never noticed cherries being picked, nor many cherries on the ground.
They have "cherry" festivals everywhere, lots of jam, pies etc. are sold ! I gather this year the birds will be happy without the competition .