In Japan, cherry blossoms have come to symbolize clouds due to their nature of blooming en masse. The transience of the blossoms — the extreme beauty and quick death — has also given rise to an association with mortality and the ephemeral nature of life; for this reason, cherry blossoms have been utilized often in Japanese art, manga, anime, and film, as well as at musical performances for ambient effect. The flower is also represented on all manner of consumer goods in Japan, including kimono, stationery, and dishware.
 
Here’s a Grow Kit that can bring the beauty of cherry blossom trees (and all that they so powerfully evoke) to your own yard or garden!